Assistant Director for Esports
Ball State University
Job Description
College of Communication, Information, and Media
Assistant Director for Esports
Ball State University
Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information and Media welcomes applications for an Assistant Director for Esports.
Reporting to the Director of Esports, this position oversees the day-to-day operation of Ball State’s Esports program, ensures student success and retention, contributes to student recruitment, and helps to manage Ball State Esports facilities and equipment.
At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Position Function: Collaborates with the Director of Esports in all aspects of the esports program: facilities, varsity team management, coaching, equipment maintenance, and recruiting.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. At least one year of relevant professional, high-school, collegiate esports experience including: coaching esports teams in Overwatch, Rocket League, League of Legends, or Valorant, managing rosters, and recruitment of student-athletes.
Minimum Other: Proficient with Microsoft Office and Discord. Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications: Two to three years in a leadership role within a collegiate esports program. Prior experience managing esports productions and broadcasting technology. Ability to manage technology and schedules for esports facilities.
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36076
Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter addressed to: Hiring Manager. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted. In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through March 27, 2023.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.
The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit:
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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