Esports Assistant Director
The University of California, San Diego
About this position
Position Description
The Esports Assistant Director is an experienced leader for a non-credited recreational or sports program. Designs, creates, implements and instructs recreational programs for participants of all ages. Required to demonstrate considerable discretion, initiative and independence to resolve issues and perform other duties as assigned. The Esports Assistant Director will develop and deliver esports programs, curriculum, camps, and events that promote skill development, youth engagement, and community involvement. Oversee the daily operations of the Triton Esports Centers. Develop and implements policies, procedures, and operational guidelines informed by industry best practices and the needs of students, faculty, staff, and Recreation members. Collaborate with professional and student staff to promote Esports activities. Builds partnerships with Triton Gaming, student organizations, and campus departments. The Esports Assistant Director will develop and implement comprehensive training programs for Esports staff. Recruit, interview, select, schedule, and supervise Esports student and non-student staff. Serve as the primary contact for camp-related program needs. The Esports Assistant Director will lead routine tests on internet infrastructure and work with ITS when needed to ensure competition and game play operations. Supervise and coordinate the receiving, moving and relocation of equipment and supplies to Esports facilities when necessary. Supervise program entry via Fusion. Train and monitor Fusion program entry across the Engagement and Esports area.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Client service focused, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills to resolve non-standard issues. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language. Demonstrated ability to incorporate key program information for inclusion in web-based and other marketing materials. Strong marketing, promotional, publicity, and public relations skills. Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with campus, community and media personnel. Strong proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties. Knowledge of and familiarity with various computer applications and online gaming sites, such as ggLeap, Discord, Mission Control, Steam, Twitch, Microsoft Office, data management systems, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, email, etc. Skills to develop original ideas, creative problem-solving skills in a varied and challenging environment including service orientation, program management, sound judgment and decision-making, and critical thinking skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization. Leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally. Ability to communicate both orally and in written form, to moderate meetings and to negotiate with on and off-campus entities. Appropriately exercise independent judgment, initiative, tact, diplomacy and patience, and to successfully interact with diverse student, staff, academic and public populations. This includes establishing and sustaining communication with faculty and staff regarding the needs of students and program and to appropriately interpret and act on goals in response to the inquiries and needs of related University agencies. Ability to work in youth camps, fitness and outdoor programs. Knowledge and comfortability to plan and administer educational programming for students, campus community, and as it relates to youth programming, camps, and clinics. Knowledge of sound financial principles; ability to manage a program funded by and limited by student fees and donor guidelines. Experience with student leadership guidance including but not limited to advising and developing experience in program planning, budget implementation and evaluation. Ability to assess the needs of students with respect to leadership development. Advance skill to research, collect and analyze data. Analyze data and prepare long-range plans. Ability to oversee and execute a variety of long- and short-term projects simultaneously, and to implement effectively any changes needed. Ability to work independently, set priorities, meet deadlines and work on various projects and programs concurrently. In-depth knowledge of a wide variety of Esports and gaming activities, including familiarity with their related equipment, broadcast, space and travel requirements. Thorough knowledge of campus policies and procedures. Ability to interpret and explain university policies and procedures relating to marketing and promotions. Knowledge of UC San Diego Principles of Community preferred. Demonstrate sound judgment and comprehensive knowledge of conference and league requirements for a variety of sports. Thorough knowledge of program activity and industry best practices. Demonstrated background in the development and management of an esports and collegiate gaming program in a university setting. Knowledge of facility safety standards involving sports/gaming equipment, broadcast/tech, and meeting/events equipment. Ability to apply knowledge and ensure applicable code compliance. Experience in recommending event and building equipment for purchase, ensuring that the needs of the sport/activity and safety considerations are met.