About The College of Saint Rose:

The College of Saint Rose is a dynamic institution of higher education, enrolling nearly 4,000 students. Located in the City of Albany, the heart of New York State's Capital Region, the College is an independent, coeducational institution, with dedicated faculty, administrators, and staff, all focused on transforming the lives of our students. Through a strong liberal education curriculum, and professional programs, Saint Rose serves four-year, transfer and graduate students in undergraduate, graduate degree and advanced certificate programs in four academic schools: Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; and Mathematics and Sciences. The College is preparing to celebrate its Centennial in 2020 with the launch of the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan which focuses on global connectedness, student success and fostering creativity and innovation.

Guided by the values of our founders, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Carondelet, the College is proud of its mission of service to the urban community. As an institution that values inclusion, we seek to attract and employ individuals who reflect the cultural diversity found within our student body, and across the nation and globe.

Job Description:

The eSports Head Coach will lead the effort to develop the Saint Rose eSports program to start in the Fall 2019. The program will consist of two teams competitively playing multiplayer online video games Overwatch and League of Legends. Recruiting activities shall include communications with club programs to develop awareness, attendance at competitions, evaluation of talent, inviting recruits for visits and working with Admissions and Financial Aid.

Once the program is implemented for Fall 2019, the eSports Head Coach will be responsible for recruiting qualified student-gamers, monitoring academic progress toward degree, scheduling, competition and practice preparation, individual and program development and facility and equipment maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruit qualified student gamers to create and maintain two eSports teams.
Meet student gamers recruitment/enrollment goals set by the College.
Ensure the student gamers retention rate comparable to the average retention rate of athletic teams.
Manage gamer skills development and provide guidance and support.
Record and archive matches and lead VOD reviews for feedback and strategy development.
Identify and schedule scrimmages and/or exhibition matches with other collegiate eSports teams.
Plan and organize all practices for the eSports teams.
Monitor academic progress of all student gamers and counsel/support as needed to ensure academic success and player eligibility.
Ensure gamer eligibility in all collegiate leagues and competitions and maintain gamer records of that eligibility.
Work with Financial Aid to manage, report, and award all eSports scholarships.
Manage program budget as identified prior to the start of each academic year.
Maintain and monitor the eSports Arena and all equipment.
Work with the Marketing Department to promote the teams, including social media presence.
Register teams for competitive seasons on appropriate platforms.
Study each game and stay informed about relevant updates.
Promote wellness, safety and self-care awareness among student gamers.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience in competitive eSports gaming required.
Experience as an eSports coach or team captain is preferred.
Experience in leadership roles such as coach, supervisor, club leader etc. that require to routinely manage team dynamics, is required.
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university.
In-depth knowledge of competitive online PC gaming across multiple platforms.
Experience with and thorough knowledge of Overwatch and/or League of Legends.
Demonstrated ability to engage and develop students.
Demonstrated commitment to national and international diversity and inclusion, and inter-cultural learning.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to promote the eSports program within the campus and the community.
Experience with program administration, such as scheduling and recordkeeping, is strongly preferred.
Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods at a time.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be available to work a variable schedule consistent with the schedule of program events, including evening, overnight, and weekend hours.
CPR/AED certification must be held at the time of hire or completed within 60 days of hire date.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, 12-month position. The schedule is 40 hours a week and includes evening, overnight and weekend hours.

In addition to salary, compensation includes comprehensive health and dental benefits, generous time off, a tuition remission plan to further enhance your knowledge and skills, retirement plans through TIAA, and wellness programs including the use of our fitness center.

The College of Saint Rose values diversity and abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion/creed, disability, age, national/ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other condition established by law.

The College of Saint Rose is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and secure environment for the entire college community and upon request, will provide its annual security report. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Office of Safety and Security at 518-454-5187 or on line at https://www.strose.edu/campus-... Instructions:

Create a College of Saint Rose Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW tab below. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

Cover Letter. Please include information about: your coaching or other leadership experience, your experience in competitive eSports gaming, and any other information that may support your application for this position.
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