Assistant Director of Strategic Communications

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 19 minutes ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 012575
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN06
Classification Title Public Communications Spec
Working Title Assistant Director of Strategic Communications
Salary Range $37,978 - $47,473
Anticipate Hiring Range $37,978 - $46,062
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Athletics
Department Athletics (Adm)
Work Unit Athletics Admin/Support
Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Primary Purpose of Position
Perform a range of a public communications and/or marketing related work that involves both internal and external communication efforts including market, material and project research; planning, developing and managing special events and fundraisers; and planning, designing and managing programs and projects. Work includes developing and delivering promotional and informational materials through a variety of communication media.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

University Preferred Qualifications:
Contributing: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a closely related field that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed in the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties
Coordinate media opportunities, press conferences, and interviews and actively promote content through internal outlets. Design, write, and produce record books, press releases, game programs, and other publications. Act as liaison with affiliated conferences and NCAA offices. Maintain website content and engage social media platforms. Nominate student-athletes for national, regional, and conference athletic and academic honors. Coordinate media operations for home events and assist with special events when necessary. Acts in compliance with institutional, conference, and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations and reports known NCAA violations.
Other Work Responsibilities
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Sport Management or related field 
  • Communications experience with college or professional sports; knowledge and experience with social media platforms and content creation.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location SAC
Posting date 04/24/2025
Closing date 05/08/2025
Proposed Hire Date 06/02/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

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