Esports Manager

Company: Virginia Tech
Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

We’re currently searching for a Esports Manager to join our Recreational Sports team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. If you are passionate about fitness, energized by working with students, and excited to make an impact in a campus recreation setting, we invite you to consider this opportunity. Heres What You Need to Know About the Role: 1) Youll be part of the Recreational Sports department, a collaborative and student-centered organization committed to enhancing wellbeing, physical activity, sport, and fitness through high-quality facilities, programs, and experiences for the campus community. 2) You’ll be reporting to the Associate Director for Recreational Sports, in a regular twelve-month, 100% staff appointment. 3) You’ll provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management for the VT Rec Sports Esports Center, which includes competitive and social gaming opportunities. Operations include team management, media, scheduling, facility coordination, equipment maintenance, and policy management. This role will also manage the program budget, allocate resources strategically, and monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability. 4) You’ll be the primary liaison between Student Affairs IT, ggCircuit management services, and Rec Sports to ensure the gaming support and technical systems perform and operate successfully and work collaboratively with university stakeholders to deliver services grounded in strategic planning, goal setting, and assessment to ensure high-quality experiences, effective resource use, and continuous improvement aligned with departmental and university priorities. 5) Youll supervise a team of part-time, student wage staff providing direction, training, evaluation, scheduling, and mentorship to support student development and operational excellence. 6) You’ll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division. 7) You’ll be offered a base compensation package between $50,000 - $55,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more! Heres What You Need to Know About the University: 1) The University: Virginia Tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance, Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life. 2) The Division: For our students and ourselves, the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity, integrity, civility, and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our Aspirations for Student Learning. 3) The Team: Rec Sports builds a Healthy Hokie community by creating opportunities for student to practice healthy behaviors and developing employment opportunities and leadership programs for students to grow and practice leadership skills. We offer programs and activities that allow students to practice and exhibit sportsmanship, respect, and civility. We provide activities for students to seek involvement, form relationships, and try new activities. Our team teaches students the importance of goal setting and sharing helpful strategies they can use to successfully accomplish them. We are passionate about contributing to a students ability to develop meaningful career paths by assisting them to identify individual interests, values, skills, and abilities. Required Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Sports Management, Recreation Management, Business Administration, Esports Management, Information Systems/Technology, Communications or related field • Demonstrated working knowledge of esports systems, competitive gaming platforms and current industry trends • Previous experience in event coordination (preferably in esports or gaming-related environments - gaming events, tournaments, leagues, etc) • Technical proficiency with PC hardware and software, gaming hardware, network infrastructure, network optimization for gaming and troubleshooting peripherals • Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with students and stakeholders • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) • Competency with facility management and scheduling software • Willingness to work non-traditional hours • Passion for gaming and esports coupled with professional maturity • Evidence of initiative, adaptability, and creative problem-solving • Commitment to student success, wellbeing, and a values-driven workplace Preferred Qualifications • Experience supervising employees • Ability to develop and manage budgets and engage in fiscal planning • Direct experience in competitive esports operations, live event production (broadcasting), or streaming (e.g., Twitch, OBS, vMix) • Existing relationships with collegiate esports leagues or industry partners Pay Band 4 Overtime Status Exempt: Not eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information $50,000 - $55,000 Work Schedule Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm with periodic evening and weekend hours Hours per week 40 Review Date 03/16/2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. About Virginia Tech Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually. Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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