POSITION DESCRIPTION:  The Coordinator for Esports is a full-time, professional exempt staff position with full benefits.  The position will have responsibility for the management, coordination, and supervision of a recreational gaming & competitive esports program. The Coordinator will manage University Recreation & Wellness (RecWell) premier team operations, events, livestream production plus social media. The Coordinator works cooperatively with others in Student Affairs and various departments across campus to facilitate esports activities. Specific responsibilities include; scheduling gaming facilities to include informal recreation, premier team, club, intramural, camp, academic, and special events. The Coordinator will manage our competitive RecWell esports premier team including scouting, tryouts, recruitment, and incentives. The Coordinator will perform basic IT gaming maintenance tasks and troubleshooting. The Coordinator will supervise the gaming center student support staff, and work with University staff, sponsors, community leaders, and vendors in areas of academic use and social engagement.

START DATE:  January 11, 2021, preferred. 

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience, the range is $58,000-$62,000

BENEFITS: 22 days annual leave, 14 paid holidays, 3 days personal leave, 15 days sick leave; University contributions to health insurance and retirement plans; tuition remission.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have, at a minimum: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, demonstrated knowledge of recreational gaming best practices, the culture of championship play, collegiate rules and regulations, ability to effectively demonstrate gaming technique and skills to student participants. A minimum 3 years of gaming experience, a minimum of 3 years in an esports or related event management role, demonstrated administrative, written, and broadcast communication skills. Knowledge and ability to effectively utilize live streaming/broadcasting software on platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. Ability to embrace Student Affairs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, and willingness to submit to fingerprinting with state/federal criminal background checks.  Preferred qualifications include: Master’s degree from an accredited institution, 3+ years work experience in collegiate or community recreation, previous experience starting an esports program at the collegiate level.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply for “staff” position #126774 through https://ejobs.umd.edu.  Attach a letter of application, current résumé, and the names, current phone numbers/email addresses for three professional references (one must be, or have been, an immediate workplace supervisor).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: For best consideration, November 8, 2021