US, Associate Director of Operations, Education & University Partnerships

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

Team & Knowledge Management

Key Qualifications :

Highly Preferred Qualifications :

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.