Academy of Art University
Director of Esports & Technology Coordinator, School of Game Development
San Francisco Campus · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$80k-$120kDetected 1 day ago
PhotoshopAfter EffectsMotion DesignExcelHREmployee RelationsDaVinci ResolveVideo ProductionLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring
About the role
- This role is responsible for strategic planning, facility operations, student engagement, revenue generation, marketing, sponsorships, and the continued growth of Academy of Art University's esports program.
- The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester.
- Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons.
Responsibilities
- Manage all operations and productions of Academy of Art University's Esports collegiate and intramural events, esports facilities, and any additional related event.
- Manage Esports departmental budget, including revenue, expenses and oversee process distribution of student scholarships.
- Develop new revenue opportunities through sponsorships, content monetization, event licensing, and partnerships.
- Assign work, manage performance, and address employee relations issues.
- Lead esports marketing initiatives and brand development.
- Develop relationships with sponsors, publishers, collegiate conferences, and industry partners.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Legal, Admissions, and other departments on partnership initiatives.
- Address and manage performance of players and inter-team relation issues.
- Coordinate team practices, competition schedules, and coaching support.
Requirements
- Experience advising, coaching, mentoring and teaching students
- Experience with ESports curriculum development
- Must have successfully managed operations and productions of an Esports collegiate event
- Software knowledge of Blackmagic Design (Audio/Visual) integration, live streaming, and broadcast is required
- Thorough knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premier are required
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, desire to work in a fast pace, changing environment
- Being comfortable on camera and have experience creating promotional videos
- Understanding of collegiate ESports governing operations
- Black Design and DaVinci Resolve software as well as professional video editing, color correction, visual effects (VFX), motion graphics, and audio production are needed
- Strong communication, presentation, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead through change, support organizational growth initiative and foster a positive work environment
- Benefits
Nice to have
- Communication or Public Relations degree is preferred
- NACE membership is preferred
Compensation
- $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually
- Compensation: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually
- Design and deliver annual student and community esports programming.
Benefits
- Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program.
- Implement the University's vision and strategic plan for Esports.
Equal opportunity
- Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.
- equal opportunity employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
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