Esports Operations Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: University of Silicon Valley

• SAN JOSE, CA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $20.00 - $23.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Category: Education, SUMMARY This role supports the Head Esports Coach in driving the growth, success, and retention of esports student-athletes. The position works collaboratively with the Esports, Marketing, and Admissions teams to strengthen recruitment pipelines, enhance student engagement, and ensure a high-quality program experience. Day-to-day responsibilities focus on coordinating esports operations, supporting team activities, and serving as a liaison between the program and both internal and external departments. Supplemental coaching duties and additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support overall program objectives. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develop game strategies and tactics to ensure player and team success. Instruct, teach, and coach student-athletes during practice. Conduct video analysis and instruction as a teaching and preparation tool. Identify, evaluate, recruit, and retain exceptional student-athletes. Responsible for scheduling competitions and practices. Represents USV at meetings relating specifically to esports. Mentor the individual student athletes and nurture the esports program. Provides reports and documentation as required by the Head Coach. Conducts events, training, or competition as required by leadership. Other duties and related projects as assigned, including admissions and enrollment tasks.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Associate degree or higher preferred; or equivalent education and experience. EXPERIENCE One-year competitive Esports experience preferred. Experience in one title required, experience in more than one title preferred. SKILLS Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret information to support continuous improvement.

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Outstanding written, verbal, and listening skills. Strong desire and ability to provide outstanding student service. Growth-oriented mindset. Ability to establish interpersonal rapport and relate to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Strong planning skills.

Competent with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. EEO STATEMENT USV is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. USV encourages minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work is conducted in a professional office environment with extensive people interaction. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and office machines. Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time; use hands and reach with hands and arms for activities such as keyboarding.

BENEFITS

This is a part-time position and is not eligible for benefits.