Graduate Assistant for Esports (Beg Fall 2026)
Inside Higher Ed, Carrollton, GA, United States
Job Title:
Graduate Assistant for Esports (Beg Fall 2026)
Location:
UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary:
Temporary
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
Job ID:
297592
Job Summary
Program Operations and Facility Management (40%)
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Esports Arena, including equipment maintenance, scheduling of practices, coordination with IT staff, and ensuring a high-quality environment for student-athletes.
Event and Competition Management (25%)
Assist in the planning and execution of varsity-level Esports competitions and tournaments, including technical setup, match coordination, live-stream support, and ensuring a professional experience for players and spectators.
Content Creation, Streaming, and Marketing (20%)
Support the creation of digital and promotional content for the Esports program, including live-stream overlays, video highlights, graphics, and social media campaigns to promote student engagement and program visibility.
Coaching and Player Development Support (15%)
Collaborate with the coaching staff to support practice plans, review game footage (VOD), provide strategic insights, and contribute to player development initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG. Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.
Ability to work evenings and weekends aligned with Esports competitions and events.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in competitive Esports programs, tournaments, or team management.
Knowledge of live-streaming platforms (Twitch, YouTube, Discord) and streaming software.
Skills in graphic/video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Canva, etc.).
Understanding of PC hardware, gaming peripherals, and troubleshooting technical issues.
Strong organizational, communication, and team collaboration skills.
Proposed Salary
A monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month.
A tuition waiver, reducing graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees as long as you are employed in your assistantship.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover letter
UWG Graduate School acceptance letter
Contact Information
For questions or further information about this position, please contact Darian Bernard at dbernard@westga.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
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Graduate Assistant for Esports (Beg Fall 2026)
Location:
UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary:
Temporary
Full/Part Time:
Part-Time
Job ID:
297592
Job Summary
Program Operations and Facility Management (40%)
Oversee day-to-day operations of the Esports Arena, including equipment maintenance, scheduling of practices, coordination with IT staff, and ensuring a high-quality environment for student-athletes.
Event and Competition Management (25%)
Assist in the planning and execution of varsity-level Esports competitions and tournaments, including technical setup, match coordination, live-stream support, and ensuring a professional experience for players and spectators.
Content Creation, Streaming, and Marketing (20%)
Support the creation of digital and promotional content for the Esports program, including live-stream overlays, video highlights, graphics, and social media campaigns to promote student engagement and program visibility.
Coaching and Player Development Support (15%)
Collaborate with the coaching staff to support practice plans, review game footage (VOD), provide strategic insights, and contribute to player development initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Be fully admitted to a graduate degree program at UWG. Students admitted provisionally are not eligible for assistantship positions.
Hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Be enrolled full-time in a UWG graduate program during the assistantship period.
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all previous and current graduate coursework and remain in good academic standing.
Meet eligibility requirements for employment in the United States.
Ability to work evenings and weekends aligned with Esports competitions and events.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in competitive Esports programs, tournaments, or team management.
Knowledge of live-streaming platforms (Twitch, YouTube, Discord) and streaming software.
Skills in graphic/video editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Canva, etc.).
Understanding of PC hardware, gaming peripherals, and troubleshooting technical issues.
Strong organizational, communication, and team collaboration skills.
Proposed Salary
A monthly stipend of $1,000.00 per month.
A tuition waiver, reducing graduate tuition to $25 per semester plus mandatory fees as long as you are employed in your assistantship.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover letter
UWG Graduate School acceptance letter
Contact Information
For questions or further information about this position, please contact Darian Bernard at dbernard@westga.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
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