Job Description

Interested candidates, please submit your resume and links to the following as part of your application to careers@geng.gg

Company Overview

Gen.G Esports is a leading organization in the esports industry, dedicated to building competitive gaming teams and fostering a vibrant community of gamers. We are committed to innovation and excellence in the world of esports, providing opportunities for players and fans alike.

The Role:

Gen.G is looking for an Associate Director of Operations, Education & University Partnerships to lead our Los Angeles-based education team in the execution of both its core programming and managing key university partnership relationships that coincide with company strategy and global programming. The ideal Associate Director combines strong attention to detail with a strategic understanding of campaign workflows, implementing industry best practices to streamline timelines and enhance execution. They will proactively identify operational efficiencies that strengthen margins and contribute to overall business performance.

Position Info:

• Location/Department: Los Angeles, CA (Full Time, In-Office 5-days, coincides with student academic school year and summer programs) // US Education
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Hire Timeline: ASAP (will be closed when hired)
• Reports to: Sr. Director, Partnerships & US Operations

Core Responsibilities

• Execute and manage operational tasks for various programs, including events, streams, tournaments, broadcasts, classes, and student/community camps.
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives for client projects and manage KPIs related to set objectives.
• Develop project management timelines and templates to drive program efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with all company and legal policies.

Team & Knowledge Management

• Determine performance goals for team members based on executable proficiencies.
• Stay current on both the company’s teams, talent, and proficiencies and industry trends.
• Maintain accurate records of work-in-progress and archives of past project information.
• Review account plans to ensure defined objectives and targets are met.

Key Qualifications:

• 7-10 years of equivalent professional experience, preferably within the education sector.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices within the general gaming community.
• Direct experience operating within or collaborating with universities that have established collegiate esports programs.
• High level of computer proficiency, including expertise with G-Suite and Project Management Software (e.g., Notion, Asana).
• Demonstrated ability to be a proactive, positive, and collaborative team player.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and time management capabilities.

Highly Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in project and event management, preferably with agencies, universities, or larger organizations/corporations.
• Willingness to travel for in-person engagements, mainly in the Southern California area but possible national travel for conferences or other national events/activations. 

About Gen.G:

Across its business lines that span the best of gaming education programming, lifestyle content and merchandising, and championship esports competitive teams, Gen.G emphasizes esports excellence, pioneering education development, and innovative technology integrations and is a global thought leader fostering a new generation for gaming. Established in 2017, Gen.G is backed by some of the top worldwide venture capital firms, including NEA, Battery, Canaan Partners, WI Harper and the Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund, with its Series C fundraise completed in September 2021.

Gen.G created a strong foundation in operating some of the best esports teams worldwide, amassing 12 grand regional and international championships in the top competitive esports including League of Legends, Valorant, PUBG, Overwatch, Rocket League, NBA2K and continues to expand its esports assets across emerging games and talent.

With 120 employees worldwide, operating from offices in Los Angeles, Seoul, Shanghai, and its newest location in Riyadh, Gen.G's impact extends through teams, content creators, and its groundbreaking Gen.G Global Academy in 2020. The company also works with a global network of prestigious universities, including Yonsei University, the University of Kentucky and most recently Syracuse University. Across its programming, Gen.G has served tens of thousands of students since inception. Gen.G has attracted non-endemic brands into gaming, breaking barriers and expanding audiences. Current & past partnerships include working with corporate partners such as LG, Monster Energy, Crocs, Manchester City F.C., McDonald’s, Burberry, BOSE, Mobil1, and Procter & Gamble.

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