Director of Esports
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Jul 09, 2025
Expired Date: Jul 11, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
$40,000/yr -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Full-time
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Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Director of Esports
Position Number
500207
Salary Range
Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures. Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.hadaway@nicholls.edu / P.O. Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310. For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.clausen@nicholls.edu
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Director of Esports
Position Number
500207
Salary Range
$40,000.00
Position Type
Unclassified Staff
Department Information
| Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment | | | Department | Campus Recreation |
Job Duties
| Responsibility / Duty |
Responsible for other duties as assigned.
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| Percentage Of Time | 20 |
| Responsibility / Duty |
- Administrative
- Fundraising
- Research individuals and organizations that are prospects for engagement and solicitation of donor funds for ESports.
- Coordinate fundraising efforts for special projects with potential partners and sponsors to maximize opportunities.
- Secure funding for ongoing ESports scholarships.
- Develop, maintain, and update policies for the casual and competitive divisions of ESports.
- Collect and maintain data and use that data to submit semi-annual reports
- Develop, maintain, and update a strategic plan with 5-year goals.
- Represent the University within internal and external communities to educate on the benefits of ESports for participants, the economy, the university, and the workforce.
- Collaborate with Advancement and the Foundation to develop a financial plan for the phased expansion of the ESports program.
Facilitate ongoing growth and development of the ESports program through:
- Networking with other ESports programs, both academic and competition-based, and through organizations such as ECAC, NACE, NECC, CCL, etc..
- Attend ESports conferences and webinars;
- Assessment of new and developing technologies to support the program;
- Grant writing;
- Engagement with an established advisory board;
- Annual surveys of gaming communities with comparison to state and national statistics.
Establish and maintain a broadcasting and content creation channel for the program (e.g., Twitch TV).
Assume primary supervisory responsibility, along with student volunteers, for the ESports community Discord to ensure appropriate communication free from cyberbullying.
| | Percentage Of Time | 20 |
| Responsibility / Duty |
- Student Experience
- Maintain holistic goals and support for all participants to facilitate health, wellness, and academic success
- Mentor and train ESports participants, both casual and competitive, in soft skills and career-building activities such as resume creation, office etiquette, networking skills, and conference attendance.
- Engage participants with guest speakers, education, and activity.
- Maintain a structured program, such as Quest, that facilitates, monitors, measures, and closes the loop on the members’ health, well-being, and academic performance
- Supervise and facilitate a robust Learning Living Community in the designated residence hall
- potentially live in the LLC hall
- host activities in the LLC that build community within esports and recruit new members
| | Percentage Of Time | 20 |
| Responsibility / Duty |
- Competitive ESports
- Plan and schedule recruitment and tryout sessions, and maintain statistics on engagement.
- Plan and organize ESports Team practice sessions.
- Ensure that the ESports Arena is well-maintained and that all equipment is in working order to facilitate practice and competition.
- Monitor the GPAs of team members and maintain accountability for study hours to remain eligible for competitive teams.
| | Percentage Of Time | 20 |
| Responsibility / Duty |
- Outreach
- Support University recruitment, enrollment, and retention by ensuring that the ESports arena is included on Admissions tours and that the program is represented in University brochures.
- Establish, maintain, and regulate all social media presence of the ESports program.
- Work with University Camps and Conferences to plan, budget, and present annual ESports camps during summer and K-12 holidays.
- Engage with units across the University and community to have ESports representation through activities such as:
- Hosting competitive gaming tournaments through intramurals, community participation, and watch parties, to include tailgating activities.
- Offering interest meetings and workshops;
- Hosting high school competition nights;
- Designing and offering leadership workshops, among other initiatives.
| | Percentage Of Time | 20 |
Posting Detail Information
| Minimum Experience Required |
Documented and demonstrated interest and participation in the field of ESports
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| Minimum Education Required |
Bachelors degree
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| Minimum Licenses Required | |
| Other Minimum Requirements |
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership experience
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| Test(s) Required | |
| Preferred Education |
Bachelors degree
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| Preferred Experience |
Documented and demonstrated interest and participation in the field of ESports
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| Preferred Licenses | |
| Other Preferred Requirements |
Positive, energetic thought leader/critical thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills; broad knowledge base and practice in innovative esports gaming; a proven record of turning ideas into action, committed to student success for all students; strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills; creative, enjoys freedom of thought; thrives on new ideas and implementing change; evidence of being a self-starter with a proven record of initiative; enjoys a fast-paced environment; listens carefully and well; intellectually curious.
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| Physical Demands | |
| Employment Year | Fiscal Year |
| If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date | |
| If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date | |
| Employment Basis | Full-time |
| Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) | |
| Posting Date | 07/07/2025 |
| Closing Date | 07/21/2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quick Link for Postings | https://jobs.nicholls.edu/postings/8532 |
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Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter 3. Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References 4. Letter of Reference 1 5. Letter of Reference 2 6. Letter of Reference 3
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