The Assistant Director of Esports assists in providing vision, leadership, and planning of activities within the Esports Center. This position provides skill development, training, supervision, and educational support to students and other individuals utilizing the facility. The Assistant Director supports the Director in the day-to-day operations of the Esports Center, including oversight of competitive team operations, academy development, esports intramurals, various community events, camps, and organized esports programming and game nights to increase visibility and engagement within the university and broader community.
Florida Institute of Technology is a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). In upholding the University's tradition of ethical conduct, the Assistant Director of Esports represents the University professionally and honorably and ensures compliance with institutional, NACE, and applicable federal policies and protocols.
In alignment with Student Affairs priorities, the Assistant Director supports campus-wide student engagement initiatives by advising the Student Government Association (SGA) and overseeing the development and administration of intramural programming. This role promotes student leadership, advocacy, and a positive campus experience.
The Assistant Director of Esports serves as a Campus Security Authority ("CSA") as defined by the Clery Act and will comply with University policies regarding crime reporting. This position is also designated as a Responsible Employee under Title IX and is required to report incidents of sexual misconduct and related concerns to the University's Title IX Coordinator or appropriate designee.
Responsibilities Include:
- Support the Esports Center with oversight, and administration of competitive esports programming, including practices, competitions, travel coordination, roster management, and compliance with National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) requirements.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive Esports Intramurals Program in partnership with the University Intramurals Office, overseeing scheduling, rule enforcement, student staffing, and participant engagement.
- Assist with recruitment initiatives, evaluation of prospective esports athletes, coordination of tryouts, match scheduling, and ensuring appropriate staff supervision during competitions and events.
- Plan and execute campus-wide esports programming, including leagues, tournaments, camps, organized game nights, and community events designed to increase visibility and broaden student participation.
- Partner with Residence Life, Orientation, and campus partners to develop targeted engagement initiatives, including hall-based competitions and First-Year Game Night programming to enhance early student connection and belonging.
- Foster student development in esports student leadership, strategic thinking, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal accountability through mentorship and structured programming.
- Help advise the Student Government Association alongside the Dean of Students. Support student leaders in governance, planning, budgeting, and policy compliance.
- Develop inclusive programming initiatives for commuter, transfer, and international student populations to strengthen community integration and support institutional retention goals.
- Assist the Director in organizing, implementing, and enforcing Esports Center policies and operational procedures to ensure a safe, professional, and well-managed facility. Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate student staff, interns, volunteers, and support personnel.
- Track participation metrics and engagement trends within competitive and recreational programming to support Student Affairs retention initiatives and institutional assessment efforts.
- Support live production, streaming, social media strategy, and branding initiatives to enhance program visibility and external outreach, including collaboration with community stakeholders within Brevard County.
- Ensure compliance with University policies, NACE regulations, and applicable federal guidelines. Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and Responsible Employee under Title IX, maintaining awareness of reporting obligations and institutional protocols. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Esports, Dean of Students, or designee
Requirements Include:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Sport Management, Higher Education Administration, Business, Student Affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum of two years' experience in Esports
- Experience supporting collegiate esports competitive programming, including team operations, recruitment coordination, scheduling, and travel logistics, with familiarity with the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) or similar governing bodies.
- Ability to effectively communicate, present, or coordinate with stakeholders
- Ability to develop intramural or recreational programming, including event logistics, rule enforcement, and participant engagement.
- Ability to advise or mentoring student leaders in governance, student organizations, or campus engagement initiatives.
- Strong supervisory and organizational skills with experience training and managing student employees, interns, or volunteers.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives within a shared-use facility while maintaining operational consistency and cross-departmental collaboration.
Equal Opportunity
Florida Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy may be directed to the Equal Opportunity Director and Investigator at 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, or email equalopp@fit.edu, or +1 321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.
Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.
Florida Tech's 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.
The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.
You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following website 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
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