Upstate New York HERC

The Assistant Director of esports and Head Coach provides leadership and vision for the esports program, including, but not limited to, recruiting student competitors, mentoring, coaching, and facility management. The incumbent will develop, implement, monitor, and allocate resources related to developing a thriving and competitive esports program. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment and the Director of Admission, the Assistant Director and Head Coach will lead the development and administration of all programming, recruitment, and competition related to esports. Additionally, the AD and Head Coach has a dotted line reporting to the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, who oversees the esports facility and club sports activities for UMSL students.

The incumbent will assist in developing and implementing a recruitment plan to generate academically talented and diverse applicants who will enroll and retain at UMSL. The Assistant Director and Head Coach supervise a comprehensive program, including current games and in-game offerings. Furthermore, the Assistant Director and Head Coach will demonstrate experience with current best practices in esports, including, but not limited to, recruitment, student engagement, relationship-building with players and stakeholders, and the ability to make effective, tactical decisions about players and the team. This position is responsible for keeping track of key statistics, patterns in gameplay, game updates, analyzing past games, and providing feedback to the team.

The Assistant Director and Head Coach is a member of the Enrollment Management team and is expected to work collaboratively and strategically within and outside Enrollment Management to meet the University's enrollment goals.

• Collaborate with other on-campus departments, including Student Affairs, Information Technology Services, Academic Affairs, Access and Academic Support, Athletics, and University Advancement.
• Conduct camps, clinics, and promotional events to help market the program to potential students and donors, including 2 - 3 youth summer camp/conference events to generate revenue for the University and create a pipeline for future recruits.
• Develop and maintain corporate sponsorships in partnership with University Advancement.
• Manage varsity esports program spaces and assist in the maintenance of the esports facility.
• Develop policies and procedures to support the esports program, review agreements, contract deadlines, rules, and compliance within any associated league, conference, and affiliates.
• Work closely with the Admissions, Enrollment-Marketing, and New Student Programs & Campus Visits Experience team(s)to market, schedule, and attend recruitment events, schedule on-campus visits with prospective players and families, and engage with high school sports programs.
• Contribute to the success of Enrollment Management by performing all other duties assigned to fulfill the mission of the University.

Recruit and retain students for the esports program:

• Lead the team in competition, initiate and run practice, and facilitate team-building activities.
• Oversee and manage program budget and operating expenses. Engage with Student Affairs in lifecycle planning and budgeting for furniture, equipment, and technology infrastructure within the esports facility.
• Monitor and mentor the academic and mental well-being of players.
• Oversee all recruitment activities for competitive games and work with the recruitment staff to meet annual enrollment targets.
• Maintain a final roster of 43 competitive players.
• Promote and instill discipline, diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and sportsmanship.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

40 hours per week. Additional hours may be needed during peak times

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years related esports experience.
• Broad knowledge of esports and at least one game as a player/expert.
• Proven leadership for the development of varsity-level intercollegiate esports.
• Experience recruiting high school or college students.
• Evening and weekend hours are required
• Strong proficiency in recruitment and enrollment strategies related to Esports.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, administrative skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various constituencies are essential.
• Must be able to work across institutional departments, demonstrate success in prior positions, and exhibit a proven commitment to diversity.
• A strong understanding of current issues within the profession is highly desirable

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of three references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.
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As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation.

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

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