| POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS Program Leadership • Directs, develops, promotes, and maintains all Esports programs offered at Dunwoody College of Technology. • Ensures compliance with College policies, procedures, and applicable league or conference requirements. • Plans, develops, and manages departmental fiscal affairs, including budgets, equipment, travel, and events. • Collaborates with College leadership to establish programmatic goals, priorities, and assessment measures aligned with institutional needs. • Develops best practices, workflows, and tools for effective esports program management and execution Team & Competitive Operations • Oversees all competitive esports teams, including team structure, planning, league participation, and match scheduling. • Recruits, hires, and manages coaches for each esports title, ensuring alignment with program philosophy, competitive goals, and student development standards. • Designates and supports team captains, clearly defining leadership responsibilities and expectations. • Maintains consistent and structured communication with coaches and team captains through regular meetings, updates, and performance check-ins. • Establishes performance evaluation strategies for teams, coaches, and players, identifying opportunities for competitive and personal growth. • Ensures each team is adequately staffed, supported, and resourced to compete effectively. Partnerships, Advancement & External Relations • Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with the Esports Program Advisory Committee, industry partners, and external agencies. • Represents the College in regional, national, and international collegiate esports leagues and conferences. • Collaborates with campus partners to identify, develop, and steward sponsors and external supporters • Works with the Office of Community Partnerships to develop programs that promote diversity, inclusion, and community engagement through esports and gaming. Production, Broadcasting & Media Management • Oversees all esports production operations, including live broadcasts, streaming, and event coverage. • Manages production teams consisting of student broadcasters, shoutcasters, observers, and technical crew. • Recruits, trains, schedules, and evaluates student production staff, ensuring professional broadcast standards. • Collaborates with marketing, communications, and advancement teams to promote esports content, events, and sponsorship opportunities. Recruitment, Enrollment & Student Engagement • Leads recruitment efforts for esports players in collaboration with the Office of Enrollment Management. • Aids in the recruitment, selection, and retention of students involved in esports programs. Supervision & Staff Management • May supervise program support staff, student employees, production staff, coaches, and/or team members. • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with College policies and applicable laws. • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, assigning work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and resolving conflicts. Other Duties • Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required. • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time and work evenings and weekends as required by competition and event schedules. |