Esports Assistant - Part-time/Federal Work Study

Hiring Salary Range

$15.15–$16.00 / per hour DOE

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule

Flexible hours Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and Saturdays based on program needs.

Shifts will be scheduled around the student’s classes and available staff supervision.

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Job Summary

Supports the daily operations of Glendale Community College’s Gaucho Esports program under the direction of the Esports Coordinator. Responsibilities include welcoming students to the esports lab, assisting with student check-in and attendance tracking, explaining lab procedures, maintaining an organized workspace, and reporting equipment concerns to the coordinator.

Additional Information

In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.

• FWS is a need-based, federally funded program.
• FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office.
• FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program.
• The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals.
• For more detailed information, please go to the MCCCD Federal Work-Study Website

Essential Functions

Student Support and Lab Operations – 25%

• Welcome students and assist with check-in and attendance tracking.
• Explain established lab procedures and expectations.
• Maintain an organized and orderly esports lab environment.

Equipment and Facility Readiness – 25%

• Prepare gaming stations and equipment for practices, competitions, campus events, and recruiting activities.
• Verify peripherals are returned and workspaces are properly maintained.
• Identify and report equipment or facility concerns to the Esports Coordinator.

Administrative Records and Documentation – 20%

• Maintain assigned attendance and operational records using Google Workspace.
• Ensure records are accurate and updated in accordance with established procedures.

Event and Competition Support – 20%

• Assist with setup and preparation for esports practices, competitions, campus events, and recruiting activities.
• Support event operations under the direction of the Esports Coordinator.

Communications and Promotional Support – 10%

• Prepare student communications and promotional materials for staff review.
• Assist with distributing program information as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS) through the FAFSA and maintain eligibility as determined by GCC Financial Aid.
• Demonstrates dependable attendance, clear communication, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work respectfully and professionally with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Ability to learn and follow established lab procedures, follow staff direction, maintain confidentiality of student information, and complete assigned tasks independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in esports, gaming, or student engagement.
• Experience assisting with student activities, events, equipment setup, or related operational tasks is desirable.

Competitive gaming experience is not required.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at [email protected]

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.