What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications position at University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte?
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Preferred Responsibilities
Other Work Responsibilities Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Preferred Responsibilities
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.
- 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/
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
- Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
- Do you have communications experience with college or professional sports?
- Yes
- No
- Please explain your professional knowledge and experience with social media platforms and content creation. (Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
Salary : $37,978 - $47,473
