Job Description

Location: SCSU Main Campus, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud MN 56301

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Employment Condition: Probationary

Job Description:

This position advances the mission of SCSU's Esports comprehensive approach leveraging varsity competition, recreation, and academic program integration. The Esports director provides leadership and is the University expert in all aspects of the SCSU Esports program. This role is responsible for organized Esports competitive play, student recruitment, recreation, community engagement and integration of academic programs and certificates. This position is also responsible for creating and supporting an intentionally structured program environment to foster student success; serving as a connection to Esports and gaming student organizations, and coordinating program representation at department and university functions. Additionally, the Director manages all aspects of program marketing, fundraising, and sponsorship. This position works closely with the director of educational technology integration and the director of campus recreation and other departments to ensure success of the SCSU Esports program. This position will work evenings and weekends, as needed, to support the department's strategic plan.

Administration of the SCSU Esports Program

This position will be responsible for administration of the Esports program. This role will represent SCSU Esports in a professional/positive manner on campus, in the community, and at sponsored events/contests. This includes incorporating St. Cloud State goals and objectives (e.g., student success, access, and involvement of underrepresented students) into program initiatives and secure partnerships, sponsorships, and financial support for the program. Incumbent will act as a promotional agent for the program to secure local, state and national recognition and represent and advocate for St. Cloud State in state, regional, and national level Esports organizations and conferences.

Incumbent will manage a yearly events calendar to propose the SCSU Esports program and engage student and prospective students (campus events, community outreach, summer camps etc.) and is responsible for all aspects of scheduling competitions and hosting summer camps. This role will work in coordination with the broadcast team to develop and produce live competition and event streams for community viewership. Incumbent is responsible for budgetary planning and oversight, in compliance with Business Office requirements, including developing a multi-year budget plan. This position has authority to spend and decide how to spend the established budget. Director will make determination on current and future staffing needs.

Player Administration

The Director is responsible for creating and executing semester recruitment plans. This role will create and implement outreach campaigns that support those recruitment efforts with target populations. Additionally, this role will collaborate with Admissions to identify, recruit, and enroll new and transfer students with expressed or potential interest in Esports. Participate in recruitment events at high schools, promoting degrees and careers related to Esports. Position also develops and coordinates internship opportunities for students in areas such as streaming productions, marketing, and broadcasting.

Incumbent will develop training and assessment programs to ensure student players are developing successful fundamental skills, in-game strategies and techniques, and out-of- game communication and teamwork competencies. This role is responsible for behavior and well-being of student players while on school-sponsored trips.

Ensure student and team compliance with NACE by-laws and eligibility rules and work with students who are not in compliance, reasons for noncompliance can be complex and lead to emotionally charged conversations.

Student Engagement and Success Coaching

Incumbent will lead students to ensure program academic success. This position will address student success concerns in collaboration with university student support services and resources, as well as community services and resources, such as working with Student Health Services to provide mental health resources for students. Incumbent will develop and coordinate student success and engagement workshops/experiences for Esports program and campus gaming community.

This position will develop and maintain working relationship with teams, registered student organizations, learning communities, and constituents throughout the University and professional organizations to provide partnership and cocurricular learning opportunities for students.

Coordination and Administration of Esports Program Staff

This position is responsible for providing work direction to current and future Esports staff, as the program grows. This includes hiring, training, and evaluating staff. This also includes scheduling, planning and observation of team practices and scrimmages, or coordination with delegated staff. Because this is a new program, incumbent will direct the implementation, maintenance, and oversight of the processes and best practices involved in eSports. This position will also provide work direction, as it relates to Esports, to the following roles: Atwood Building Director, Associate Director of Recreation Sports, IT project manager, IT communications specialist and other key IT resources, University Communications and Admissions staff.

Perform other Duties as Assigned

Ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Sports Administration or Recreation Management or related field plus 3 Years of experience in the Esports industry (preferably as an Esports Director or Head Coach for a College/University) OR Bachelor's degree and 4 Years of experience in the Esports industry (preferably as an Esports Director or Head Coach for a College/University).
• Excellent understanding of the Esports ecosystem and popular titles to lead a progressive program that recruits and retains students while generating revenue. Strong technical skills to oversee and maintain Esports gaming machines, broadcasting equipment and keep up with ever change integrative technologies.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, creative problem solving and service provider skills with strong communications and presentation skills.
• Ability to work as part of, and lead a team that collaborates effectively with colleagues
• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, holistic health
• Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working for a reputable Esports Organization/Franchise
• Background in/passion for education, teaching, coaching
• Top rank achievements in popular Esports title(s)

About:

Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor's degrees were first offered in 1925. Master's degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found here

Benefits Info:

Why Work For Us:

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE ! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Desired Start Date: 08/01/2024

About St. Cloud State University

St. Cloud State prepares students for life, work and citizenship in the 21st century. In our rigorous academic programs, students apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Our 200 academic programs, 60 graduate degrees and education abroad choices on six continents emphasize hands-on learning through community engagement and close interaction with professors. Couple that with support from the Career Services Center and you have a clear path to a career. Our 100-acre campus is between downtown St. Cloud and the Beaver Islands, a group of more than 30 islands that form a natural maze for a two-mile stretch of the Mississippi River.

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