Associate Director for Strategic Communications
EXPIRED
Posted Date: Apr 01, 2025
Expired Date: Apr 08, 2025QUALIFICATION
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Salary Expectation
Unknown -
Years of Experience
Not provided -
Work Type
Full-time
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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
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
Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/bene...
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 (*).
* 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
(Open Ended Question)
* 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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