Program Manager, Club and Competition

Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation encourages the campus community to embrace fun and well-being through movement, challenge, and play. The Program Manager, Club and Competition will be responsible for providing leadership level oversight for Redbird Gaming Club and student leader development, fiscal responsibility, risk management, project, and competitive team planning functions for the club and competitive unit of the program area. The individual will supervise, evaluate, and train professional and student personnel with a strong focus on coaching and mentoring students. The position will work with student groups and departments to plan and hold events in all facilities that meet University guidelines and risk mitigation/safety protocols with a strong focus on utilizing the planning process as an educational opportunity.

University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

$63,000 - $67,000 annual

1. Bachelor's degree earned prior to start date
2. Three years of professional level experience in Esports/gaming program management in higher education
3. Demonstrated skills, abilities, and/or experience in the following:
   a. organizational skills in league management and tournament organization (rules, scheduling, and administration)
   b. experience in Esports/gaming club or competitive team management
   c. familiarity with a broad range of gaming, VR and/or Esports equipment and experience maintaining facility and gaming equipment inventory
   d. ability to communicate proficiently both verbally and in writing

1. Master's degree in related field
2. Two or more years of professional experience in the collegiate environment
3. Demonstrated experience in/with the following:
   a. as an esports team coach at the club or varsity level
   b. advising club/organization student leaders and/or advising a club/organization leadership council
   c. competitive leagues and competition platforms for esports
   d. summer camp development and oversight
   e. university esports club development
4. Possess American Red Cross CPR/AED/BBP/First Aid instructor certification
5. Familiarity and/or comfort with Fusion (or equivalent member management software) and GG Leap (or equivalent LAN management program)

Core Hours: 11:00am-7:00pm Monday through Friday, some nights and weekends

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

July 2025

Resume
Cover Letter

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Transcript - See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver's license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu
(309) 438-2120

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.