Student Ambassador & Event Planner (Spring)

Ambassador & Event Planners of Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation

The University of Oklahoma Division of Student Affairs is looking for undergraduate and graduate students who are located in the Norman area to serve as ambassadors and event planners for Esports and Co-Curricular Innovation. Ambassadors are responsible for arranging virtual and physical events for campus and fostering a specific community and culture within gaming.

Overview

Program Culture

You are responsible for fostering a positive and inclusive culture within a focused community of the OU Gaming Club. This includes creating a collaborative and welcoming environment for all members, events, and accessibility to physical resources in our lab and event spaces. This team is the epicenter of the ECCI department and is intended to ensure gaming inspired programming stays available and welcoming for all gamers.

Availability & Communication

You should maintain regular communication with your supervisor, the Community and Labs Coordinator. This includes attending regularly scheduled meetings and staying attentive and responsive via communication networks such as Discord and email.

Outreach

The community team is the primary contact point to the entire ECCI development and should always be hyper responsive to topics of philanthropic collaboration, opportunity to support youth and K-12 based development, and actively look at ways of contributing back to opportunities of need within our regional community.

Collaboration

The abilities of our department include producing live coverage of matches, putting on community events, featuring our programs and teams in articles and videos, and promoting both gaming and esports culture. Our community department holds the keys to enable the ability to make all those things easier through building fan engagement, utilizing our spaces, and ensuring we’re allowing our supporters and future community members the ability to have a touchpoint into one of OU’s largest single topic communities. 

Job Duties:

• Facilitate virtual, physical, and hybrid gaming/esports event programming

• Maintain activity within Discord to build a community around a specific game/energy

• Coordinate with our coaches and collegiate rosters to build communities and support for varsity and academy teams

• Ensure compliance with Title IX and other University policies & procedures

• Work a flexible schedule when needed

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Class schedule

Required Education: Must be a current OU Student currently enrolled in the Spring Term. Applicants must be located in the Norman or OKC Metropolitan area to be considered for employment.

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  Must attach Spring 2024 class schedule.
  
• Must be in the U Esports & Co-Curricular Innovation Program

 Skills:

• Demonstrated experience of active engagement with advocacy-based and grassroots organizations that serve students, faculty, staff, and University community members
• Indicated willingness to learn proper event planning and procedure
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Impeccable presentation and public relations skills; strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Discord for communications and an understanding of social media and live stream platforms
• Strong process improvement skills/experience
• Ability to work well with others in a collaborative and respectful manner
• Knowledge and understanding of Esports, the latest gaming technology, and trends
• A high level of personal and professional integrity at all times
• Self-motivation
• Attention to detail
• Organization skills
• Skills and accomplishments in collaborative work with internal and external constituencies
• Strong strategic planning skills
• Exceptional communication skills including conflict resolution and the ability to present and facilitate programs and events
• Superb judgment and analysis in decision-making and problem-solving
• A commitment to, and respect of, the sensitivity of students’ disabilities, health concerns, socioeconomic status, immigration and citizenship status, through actions and interactions
• The initiative to improve existing and develop new programs and processes

Certifications:

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  Driver's License 
  

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move, engage in repetitive motions including movements of the hands, wrists, or fingers, and communicate effectively including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others both verbally and in writing.

Department Preferences:

• Previous experience in fundraising and sponsorship solicitation
• Previous experience in campus programming and/or facilitating events
• Previous experience working with others

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.