The Assistant Director of Esports recruits, selects, and guides potential students through the admissions and enrollment process. This role primarily coaches and mentors the Overwatch team, supports daily program marketing, facility operations, and oversees tournaments, events, and esports summer camps.  In partnership with the Director, the Assistant Director collaborates with campus stakeholders in admissions, financial aid, academic affairs and student affairs.  This is a full time, on-campus position.  Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.  

Responsibilities:

• Coaching and team management; applying improvement techniques and developing lessons to help students in their respective esports games and in the team environment;  coordinate and effectively prepare for matches, practices and scrimmages; planning and scheduling practice times, match times, reschedules and reviews, ensuring calendar and schedule are synchronized for teams and program staff; logistical coordination of events and travel
• Program recruitment; recruit incoming students into the Esports program, including meeting with families and acting as a representative of the program; reach out to schools to set-up virtual or in-person meetings with prospective students; coordinate with Admissions and Financial Aid to ensure every prospective student receives comprehensive support and consideration in pursuing enrollment at IWU
• Student support; regular check-ins and advising them on pursuing topics they are passionate about; ensure retention remains a priority through consistent communication and individual to each student; handle student concerns and direct them to the appropriate resources; manage student staff
• Facility development; coordinate necessary maintenance and support from campus constituents such as IT, maintenance, campus safety and physical plant; rearrange the space and various rooms in a way most conducive for students and staff; keep facility organized

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience at a professional, academy or collegiate level may substitute for some education
• Minimum of one year related experience; preference for recruitment skills and student mentorship
• Knowledge of coaching Overwatch, understanding of collegiate esports, tournament and event hosting logistics
• Standard shift is typically Monday through Friday, 1pm to 9pm; time may be adjusted or flexed based on operational need 

Application Information:

Please download the application at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/job-openings/.  Feel free to include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and the position is open until filled.  

Email:  hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University
Human Resources, Holmes 209
1312 N. Park Street
Bloomington, IL  61701
Fax:  309-556-1710 (please use cover sheet)

$40k-$43k, based on experience

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints.

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