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Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring
UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of
UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at
UNCW or any other university within the
UNC System. In addition,
UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one
UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee,
UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $49,487 - $52,000
Vacancy Number S02438
Position Title Public Communication Spec
Working Title Director for Marketing and Fan Experience
Competency Level Journey
Home Department Athletics - 25900
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The
UNCW Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in the
NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association.
UNCW Athletics mission is to enrich the University through a commitment to developing leadership qualities among its student-athletes by providing opportunities which support and promote academic excellence, community engagement and competitive success.
College Athletics - 25900 - College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability,
UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students,
UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-
BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned
UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Researc Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
Lead, create, and execute all marketing and fan experience efforts and initiatives for UNCW AthleticsThis position serves as a key leader in driving creativity and cohesiveness amongst social and digital platformsEnhance brand awareness through marketing strategies in all mediumsLead, create and execute marketing plans, develop attendance generating promotions, and coordinate gameday activities for all sportsCollect, analyze, and interpret data and analytics from digital campaigns to measure performance and identify key trendsOversight of booking and scheduling of third-party entertainment, and performers for all eventsCreate game scripts to match the game day marketing plansManage the process of submitting requisitions form payments in the areas of promotional items and advertising among other needsWork closely with the supervisor in all budgeting and finance elements of the departmentPlan and implement special events: Seahawks Tomorrow, Seahawk Madness, etc.Manage the budgets and supervision of the cheer, dance, pep band and mascot programsCoordinates and supervises the distribution of promotional materialsWork within a team, deal with ambiguity, manage fast-paced change and to contribute what is needed to achieve project goalsKnowledge and understanding of the NCAA rules and regulations regarding compliance issuesBecause of the nature of athletic schedules, the selected candidate may be required to work flexible hours to meet the various demands of the operation
Minimum Education And Experience RequirementsBachelor'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.
Preferred Education, Professional Skills And ExperienceMaster's degree3 years of experience in marketing in collegiate or professional sportsMicrosoft Office Experience along with design softwareAdobe Suite Experience2 years of experience with commercial/business management of social media platforms including but not limited to X, Facebook, Instagram etc.1 year of video board operation experience
Required Certifications or licensure
None
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year 12 Months
Work Days Monday - Friday, with some weekend hours due to athletic events
Work Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with some evening hours
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited