What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director for Strategic Communications position at UNC Charlotte?
The mission of the Athletic Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to operate within the perspective of the overall educational programs. With a balanced program that supports equitable opportunities for all students and staff, the department promotes a total person concept that provides its student-athletes with the necessary tools to successful in academic, athletic and social settings. The Department of Athletic supports the highest ethical standards of the University, the NCAA and conference affiliation.
Primary Purpose of Position
The full-time position is the primary strategic communications contact for assigned sports as directed by the supervisor.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
Responsible for a strategic communications plan to promote and publicize assigned sports with emphasis on social media and visual storytelling. Responsible for building relationships with head coaches, student-athletes and staff; serving as adviser regarding communications strategy and content creation.
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 conference affiliation 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.
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 conference affiliation 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.
Minimum Education/Experience
- 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
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Masters Degree
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
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 resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date
03/31/2025
Posting Close Date
04/07/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Proposed Hire Date
04/21/2025
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