• Director of Esports

    Utica University (Utica, NY)


    Position Information

    **Job Title** Director of Esports

    **Posting Number** S00602

    **Position Type** Part Time

    **Hours/Schedule** 10-month position beginning August 1st and ending May 31st

    **Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

    **Date Position Available** 10/27/2025

    **Posted Salary** $10,000 year

    **FLSA Status** Exempt

    **Benefits Eligible** No

    If yes, please select:

    Position Summary Information

    Position Summary

    Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director of Esports provides overall management, guidance, and strategy development for the Esports program. They will be responsible for the Head Coaching and instruction of students for at least one game, and for the management and training of other Esports Coaches. In addition, they will create and maintain sponsorship opportunities and oversee fundraising efforts for the Esports program.

     

    **Location** Utica, NY

    Application Deadline

    *Full consideration by*:

    **Open Until Filled** Yes

    Major Responsibilities

    + Knowledge of and commitment to all institutional and Esports governing bodies, rules, and regulations.

    + Ensure Esports program recruitment and retention goals are attained.

    + Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool.

    + Coordinate scheduling of matches and maintain the composite schedule of all Esports teams.

    + Ensure the ongoing eligibility of student/athletes in the Esports program and monitor their academic progress.

    + Conduct maintenance of physical equipment and resources.

    + Monitor the use of the Esports Arena and ensure its maximum use.

    + Maintain inventory of uniforms, supplies, and equipment.

    + Build and foster relationships with local, regional, and national high schools that are interested in Esports for recruiting their students.

    + Ensure compliance with Title IX and other University policies & procedures.

    + Assume game administration duties as necessary.

    + Represent Utica University Esports at conferences and events as needed.

    + Ensures that Utica Esports is featured in regional, national, and international contests and events as approved by the supervisor.

    + Other duties as assigned.

    Driving Responsibilities

    Travel

    **Supervises** Directly supervise team members

    Education & Experience Qualifications

    A bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, is required. A combination of education and experience will be considered. Prior coaching and/or competitive Esports experience is required.

     

    Minimum Skills/Abilities

     

    Excellent human relations, communication and organization skills, multicultural sensitivity, a strong work ethic, flexibility, fundraising experience, and a genuine concern for students’ development and well-being.

    Applicant Documents Instructions

    **Additional information** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

    EEO/AA Statement

    Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

    Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

    Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

     

    Posting Specific Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    1. *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

    3. HigherEdJobs.com

    4. InsideHigherEd.com

    5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

    6. Ithaca Journal

    7. Personal Referral

    8. Utica University Website

    9. Albany Times Union

    10. Binghamton Press & Sun

    11. careerbuilders.com

    12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

    14. Elmira Star Gazette

    15. Utica University Online Employment Website

    16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

    17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    18. Indeed.com

    19. Current Utica University Employee

    20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

    21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

    22. Twitter

    23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

    24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

    25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

    27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

    28. Facebook

    29. Job Fair

    30. Search Firm

    31. NCAA

    32. PRISM Network

    33. HBCU Connect

    34. DiverseJobs

    35. Other

    36. *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

    2. Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

    1. Letter of Reference #1