| Position Title: | Esports Teams Coordinator | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 34700 - School of Digital Media | |
| Advertised Salary: | $22 - $25.00 per hour ($38,438 to $43,680) Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.) | |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Part-Time | |
| Union Group: | N/A | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | At Will | |
| Summary of Position: | This position will develop and ensure the success of Ferris' Competitive Esports program and is in charge of recruiting student-players, managing the budget, overseeing the general operations, coaching, and building the program identity. Duties include supervising student staff and student-players, overseeing the daily operations of the esports arena, coordinating broadcast productions of esports competitions, and coordinating esports events hosted by Ferris State University. The preferred candidate will be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Travel for team tournaments and recruiting will be required. This is a 28-hour-per-week part-time position.
The anticipated start date for this position is September 2024. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor’s degree. | |
| Required Work Experience: | At least one-year competitive Esports experience involving team-based multiplayer online video games. Two years part-time is equivalent to one year full-time.
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| Required Licenses and Certifications: | A valid driver's license and ability to travel. | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Bending
- Carrying
- Sitting
- Driving
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Team Development and Management
- Develop, oversee, and manage Ferris Esports teams.
- Help build team and individual skills to prepare student-athletes and the teams for success.
- Recruit and retain students for the eSports program.
- Initiate and run practice, competition, and team-building activities.
- Coordinate off-season activity, practice schedules, and competition schedules.
- Organize team travel when required.
- Monitor and mentor the academic and mental well-being of players.
Operations and Maintenance
- Oversee daily operations of the esports arena.
- Oversee inventory, storage, budget, and maintenance of esports equipment.
- Partner with campus partners to ensure facility maintenance occurs when needed.
- Report safety issues to appropriate personnel and recommend improvements.
Broadcast and Event Coordination
- Coordinate livestream broadcast productions of esports competitions.
- Plan, organize, and implement esports club programming.
- Coordinate and support small- and large-scale tournaments physically and virtually in the arena.
- Conduct camps, clinics, and promotional events to help market the program to potential students and donors.
Staff Management
- Select, train, and supervise student worker staff, including managing student employee performance, career development, and adherence to job standards.
Compliance and Reporting
- Collaborate with the Department of Athletics to ensure eligibility compliance for GLIAC-hosted esports competitions.
- Implement program policies and procedures.
- Maintain files and records and prepare reports as necessary.
- Review agreements, contract deadlines, rules, and compliance within any associated league, conference, and affiliates.
Budget and Equipment
- Oversee and manage the program budget.
- Provide guidance and input on games selected for competition.
- Offer regular feedback on equipment upgrades, updates, and maintenance.
Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. | |
| Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: | | |
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