Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

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Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of

UNCW

are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at

UNCW

or any other university within the

UNC

System. In addition,

UNCW

covers the cost of tuition and fees for one

UNCW

course each summer session.

As a full time employee,

UNCW

also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy ,and the employee assistance program , many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range

$50,586- $55,000

Vacancy Number

S02473

Position Title

Public Communication Spec

Working Title

Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Competency Level

Journey

Home Department

Athletics - 25900

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The

UNCW

Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in the

NCAA

Division I as a member of the Coastal

Athletic Association.

UNCW

Athletics primary purpose is to produce a competitive and successful sports program while abiding by

NCAA

,

CAA

and institutional rules and regulations.

UNCW

Athletics has a strong commitment to gender equity and diversity, while promoting a greater sense of integrity, leadership, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior to the overall campus dynamic.

College

Athletics - 25900 - College

College/School Information

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability,

UNCW

offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students,

UNCW

offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-

BSN

program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned

UNCW

the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW

has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace

Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

As the public relations arm of the Athletics department, this position assists the Senior Associate AD of Athletic Communications with all facets of the operation; responsible for media relations, game day media operations, digital photography, video streaming, virtual guides, design and content for UNCWsports.com, social media platform interaction, interview requests, video features, records and historical archives. This position assists in video streaming of designated sports, radio and television personnel with needs during live coverage of events.

The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications serves as primary contact for designated sports by overseeing statistics electronically, posting game stories on UNCWsports.com, conveying results to media and maintaining updated statistics and records.

This position assists all departmental offices with their operations and supports several special events throughout the year, including The Landfall Tradition,

UNCW

Athletic Hall of Fame, Seahawk Golf Invitational, Harry’s Game and in-season tournaments for all sports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 education, professional skills and experience

5+ plus years of related experience or equivalent combination of training and experience

Excellent written and verbal skills, with an extensive knowledge of sports rules and regulations

Thorough knowledge of desktop publishing using InDesign and PhotoShop software

Ability to shoot and edit video and still photography

Experience with the use of graphics platform BoxOutSports.com

Required Certifications or licensure

FTE

1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year

12 Months

Work Days

Monday - Friday; with some weekends as needed

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; with some nights as needed

Type of Position

Permanent

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited

Position Number

1861

Job Posting Date

08/07/2024

Posting Close Date

08/28/2024

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants

PLEASE

NOTE

: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (

UNCW

), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

UNCW

believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

UNC

Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33069

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. List of 3 Professional References Optional Documents

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