Associate Director of Strategic Communications

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

001261

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Position Information

General Information

Position Number

001261

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Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Working Title

Associate Director of Strategic Communications

Position Designation

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year

12

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, nights and weekends

Hours per week

40

FLSA Status

Exempt

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics (Adm)

Work Location

Barnhardt Student Activity Center

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

Leading communications, PR and media relations strategy and execution for assigned athletics teams. This will include creating communications processes, ability to cultivate and strengthen media relationships, and an ability to draft issues statements, and executive communications.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

Serve as the daily integrator with multiple athletic programs as determined by the unit leader, while assisting the Strategic Communications team with other programs as needed.

Develop strong relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators to successfully work collaboratively across teams in support of the unit’s vision to enhance Charlotte Athletics.

Regularly update and manage team-specific pages on Charlotte49ers.com

Coordinate interview requests, as needed and appropriate, for student-athletes and coaches

Develop a content plan for assigned team social media accounts, in collaboration with the overall Content Team, to effectively elevate the brand of the assigned programs and integrate with revenue-generating partners, where appropriate.

Coordinate with Content Team creators to capture content for use across Charlotte Athletics’ digital platforms including website, social media, podcasts, etc.

Develop and write, where appropriate, feature stories to enhance fan appreciation and knowledge of Charlotte student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

Serve as the contact for the Strategic Communications team at home events of assigned sports programs.

Travel with teams, when necessary, for brand enhancement and event coverage for away events.

Minimum Education/Experience

A bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, marketing or a related degree.

A minimum 1-3 years of experience in college athletics, professional sports, or at a PR agency, or other communications division in education or private sector.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Masters degree in a related field.

A proven track record of managing multiple programs and execution from concept through implementation and measurement.

Self-motivated and able to multitask/manage multiple priorities.

Broad knowledge of current events, industry, and business news.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work non-traditional hours, including game nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Strong attention to details.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Special Notes to Applicants

UNC

Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/ben...

The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.

The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the

finalist

​.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your resume.

Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Open Date

07/01/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Proposed Hire Date

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)

Applicant Documents

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

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