What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Communications position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Staff
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
University Communications elevates UNCG’s reputation, advances institutional strategy, and fosters community pride through integrated communications aligned with its public mission as a student-centered research university. The department develops and executes strategic communications and marketing initiatives that enhance visibility, engage key audiences, and convey the University’s distinctive value. Working across schools, colleges, and administrative units, University Communications manages media relations, marketing campaigns, content strategy, branding, digital engagement, sponsorships, and crisis communications.
Position Summary
The director of communications is responsible for strategic messaging, marketing, and public visibility of the College of Arts & Sciences’ teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and innovation. This position reports to the Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications. and collaborates closely with the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) to ensure that CAS-related communications and initiatives are effectively executed. The director develops, implements, and assesses an integrated communications and marketing plan to promote CAS. The director produces high-quality content and publications for multiple platforms, manages the division’s digital presence, and ensures coordinated institutional messaging.
This position’s primary responsibility is to elevate awareness of the work of CAS by communicating impactful stories to diverse audiences including faculty, current and prospective students, alumni, funding agencies, policymakers, and the community. The director collaborates with the director of media relations in University Communications to ensure a steady stream of national, regional, and local coverage of research stories and outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of professional experience in communications, preferably in higher education, research, or a related field.
- Experience in communicating research impact across disciplines, including social and physical science, health, education, and the humanities.
- Outstanding writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with media relations, digital platforms, and content strategy.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across units.
- Experience working with graphic designers and the design process.
- Master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or public affairs.
- Proficiency with content management systems and social media platforms.
- Experience producing multimedia content.
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
$74,186 - $78,700
Org #-Department
Dean's Office - AS - 12201
Work Hours of Position
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, M–F, with some evenings/weekends for events or deadlines.
Number of Months per Year
12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Information & Education
Career Banded Title
Public Communications Specialist
Open Date
10/24/2025
Close Date
11/16/2025
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary : $74,186 - $78,700