Public Communications Specialist - 976

Position Details

Position Information

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics (Office)

Working Title

Assistant AD / Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Vacancy Type

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Position Details

Position Information

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics (Office)

Working Title

Assistant AD / Communications & Strategic Initiatives

Vacancy Type

Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E 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.

FTE

1

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position

976

FLSA Status

Exempt

Months per year

12

Is this a grant funded position?

No

If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)

N/A

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

Athletics

Primary Purpose of Position

Athletic Communications

Job Description

·Provides supervision and leadership for both athletic Public Communications Specialists (working titles assistant director and director of creative services) and a graduate assistant/intern (working title director of video operations).

· Manage all communications and media relations for athletics department

· Ensure all communications areas are adequately staffed for gameday

· Work jointly with marketing & external revenue units to ensure a unified external operations team

· Write and distribute pre- and post-event press releases

· Active involvement in marketing and promotion of 16 varsity athletic teams

· Daily update of athletics department website, UNCPBraves.com, as well as department and team social media channels

· Keep accurate statistics and historical data for assigned sports

· Manage all media appearances and interviews for coaches, staff and student-athletes

· Oversight of media and press operations for all home athletic events

· Lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work

· Participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.

· Write, edit, design and distribute various publications, both departmental and recruiting

· Nominate deserving student-athletes, coaches, and administrators for academic and athletic awards

· Work to create positive publicity for the academic achievements and community service initiatives of coaches, staff and student-athletes

· Serve as department historian, particularly as it applies to the Hall of Fame selection process

· Assist in managing and enforcing all athletics brand guidelines

· Follow all guidelines in line with NCAA Conference Carolinas, and Mountain East Conference policies and procedures

· Assist in maintaining and organizing records, statistics and historical information on the university’s intercollegiate athletics programs

· Play key role in game operations at select events, including scoreboard management

· Assist with both department and team recruiting efforts as it pertains to recruiting publications and aesthetic improvements

· Other duties as assigned by director of athletics

Management Preference

None

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

Posting Information

| Job Opening Date | 08/27/2026 | | Job Closing Date | 09/02/2026 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Posting Category | Professional | | Posting Number | EPA01167 | | Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13658 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. 

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings. |

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