Esports Summer Graduate Worker Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi

Esports Summer Graduate Worker The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Esports Summer Graduate Worker. Position Details Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division University Union and Hub Position Type Staff Employment Status Part Time Grant Funded No Salary Range 19.00 – 19.00 Pay Grade Generic Grade Posting Close Date June 30, 2025 Special Instructions This posting is for a temporary, part-time (19 hours/week) summer only appointment in the Union as an Esports Summer Graduate Worker. This short-term assignment runs from July 1, 2025 to August 10, 2025. Job Summary The Southern Miss Esports Summer Graduate Worker is responsible for supporting the daily operations, event production, team management, and community engagement efforts of the Southern Miss Esports program. This role involves a wide range of responsibilities, including assisting with event planning and execution, managing student staff, coordinating team schedules, maintaining inventory, and providing technical and administrative support. The Graduate Assistant will contribute to creating a vibrant and inclusive esports environment while ensuring smooth and efficient program operations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities + Esports Program Support + Event Planning & Execution + Team & Staff Management + Technical & Production Support + Community Engagement & Outreach + Inventory & Facility Management + Budget & Sponsorship + Marketing & Communication + Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a graduate program at the University of Southern Mississippi. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities + Knowledge of and experience with supporting an Esports program to include event planning and execution, team & staff management, technical and production support, community engagement and outreach, inventory and facility management, budget and sponsorship management, and marketing and communications work. Preferred Qualifications At least one year of prior experience in Esports as a professional or as an undergraduate student worker. About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation’s leading research institutions. Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others. We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.