Full-Time/Part-Time? Full Time
Summary of Responsibilities

The Coordinator, WSU Varsity Esports Team is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation. This position is accountable for creating, managing, and developing the WSU Varsity Esports team. This position will manage and oversee all aspects of the Esports program development and operation, including but not limited to: recruiting, retention efforts, team management and operations, budget management, scheduling, fund raising, equipment control and monitoring of the WSU Varsity Esports office and equipment. Additionally, the position will require academic monitoring of students, developing service learning projects, and serving as a point-of-contact for gaming-related questions, majors, and/or other initiatives. This position exemplifies Campus Recreation in the Division of Student Affairs’ core values and represents the university’s commitment to both collaboration and student culture development.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree by hire date

Minimum Experience

1 year of facilitation experience working with students

US Export Compliance Requirement

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Excellent customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
Ability to be a major contributor in a team-based environment.
Capable of critical and creative thinking.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with staff, alumni, students, as well as university officials and vendors.
Ability to translate ideas into deadline driven actionable plans and tactics.
Ability to travel on a limited basis and attend events/activities as needed.
Requires the ability to attend and participate in weekend and evening events.
Effective problem solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively, both internally and externally, within the Wichita State University community.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to create and oversee the vision for Esports growth and strategic planning.

Required Licenses, Certificates & Registrations

Additional Information

All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support the WSU Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience.
Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Salary Information

Proposed Salary or Hourly Rate Commensurate with experience
Eligible for Shift Differential? No
Benefits Eligible? Yes

Position Description Information

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or related field by hire date.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with students and student-athletes.
Experience with NACE games and governance procedures.
Demonstrated leadership and involvement.
Strong understanding of athletic and sport management governance principles.
Basic knowledge of computer hardware, networks and experience

Regular Hours of Work Typically M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm plus occasional evenings and weekends.

Environmental Factors

Repeated motion including keyboard/mouse and other technology related interactions.
Use of computer monitors for extended periods. Event support activities include lifting and carrying with some outdoor work required.

Proposed Job Duties

Responsibility / Duty

Plans and directs logistical aspects of all WSU varsity ESports events and programs.

Importance(E) Essential
Percentage25
Proposed Job Duties

Responsibility / Duty

Directs, implements and maintains comprehensive student development programs that positively impact current and future WSU varsity ESport student participants.

Importance(E) Essential
Percentage25
Proposed Job Duties

Responsibility / Duty

Directs and fosters relationships among the peer institutions, current students, and future students to enhance awareness of membership in and participation with the WSU varsity ESports team.

Importance(E) Essential
Percentage20
Proposed Job Duties

Responsibility / Duty

Analyzes program feasibility and determines an approach that is consistent with the Division of Student Affairs mission and goals.

Importance(E) Essential
Percentage15
Proposed Job Duties

Responsibility / Duty

Works closely with the Division of Student Affairs, College of Applied Studies and other academic entities to promote a strategic and collaborative approach to enhance student interface and communication.

Importance(E) Essential
Percentage10