The Assistant Director, Esports will work collaboratively with the Senior Assistant Director to develop and oversee Esports at RecWell to maintain and expand esports offerings and staff operation. This includes fiscal management, staff development, program outreach, and identifying and implementing program modifications to serve the gaming community more completely. This position will collaborate often with other units on campus with gaming initiatives.

Here at Purdue RecWell, we aren’t here to just get people in shape. We’re here to shape people. And to shape a community. We’re a team on a mission to build minds as well as bodies. A team who believes in helping people thrive in life. We have no interest in being average and we’re not afraid to fail. We believe in making wellness a priority. And it shows. We believe human capital is our most important asset. And worth the investment. We are committed to inclusion, we believe that diversity inspires creativity and that every Boilermaker should have access to recreation and wellness. Our facility is 434,550 sq. ft., has over 9 fitness spaces, 3 private personal training studios, and a newly renovated 14,000 sq. ft. space filled with brand new strength equipment and turf.

To learn more, please visit: 

• https://www.purdue.edu/recwell/ 
• Instagram – PurdueRecWell

Skills Required:         

• Ability to offer leadership, vision, and strategic planning that will contribute to programming a diverse offering of esports activities that meet the changing needs of the university community
• Demonstrate ability to supervise, manage, and develop a wide variety of personnel positions 
• Ability to develop students' leadership, communication, conflict resolution, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Must show ability to establish long and short-term goals consistent with the mission of the university and the division
• Must show ability to build, develop, and cultivate relationships across campus with a variety of constituents
• Self-motivated, energetic, service-minded and adept at solving problems
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse constituents
• Must possess effective communication (written/oral) as well as interpersonal skills
• Proficient with computer software (word processing, spreadsheet, electronic communication, etc.)

About Purdue Recreation & Wellness

Purdue University is a public institution founded in 1869, with more than 16,000 employees and 49,000 students, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The university offers excellent benefits, including employer-funded retirement plans and reduced tuition rates for staff and immediate family members. West Lafayette is conveniently located one hour northwest of Indianapolis and two hours southeast of Chicago. The area offers a variety of entertainment and cultural opportunities. Residents enjoy a low crime rate as well as a thriving and diverse economy. Opened in October 2012, our award winning facilities include over 470,000 square feet of space with fitness and multi-purpose rooms, climbing & bouldering walls, recreation pool, and indoor turf. Outdoor facilities also include over 107 acres of playing fields, sand volleyball, basketball and tennis courts. Purdue University in an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

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