Associate Director for Strategic Communications

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

012501

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Working Title

Associate Director for Strategic Communications

Position Designation

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Position Information

General Information

Position Number

012501

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Working Title

Associate Director for Strategic Communications

Position Designation

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year

12

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, nights and weekends

Hours per week

40

FLSA Status

Exempt

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics (Adm)

Work Location

SAC

Salary Range

Primary Purpose of Department

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.

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

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Posting Open Date

03/31/2025

Posting Close Date

04/07/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Proposed Hire Date

04/21/2025

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * 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

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have communications experience with college or professional sports?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

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