What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications position at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Assistant Director of Strategic Communications
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Position Information
General Information
| Position Number | 001261 |
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| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Working Title | Assistant 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 to support athletic events |
| About Charlotte | |
| UNC Charlotte Benefits | |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Division | Athletics |
| Department | Athletics (Adm) |
| Work Location | Barnhardt Student Activity Center |
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| Primary Purpose of Department | Perform a range of public communications related work to enhance athletics and student-athletes’ visibility and storytelling that involves both internal and external communication efforts including market and project research; strategic messaging and statistical information; digital and written content; and planning, designing and managing programs and projects. Work includes developing and delivering promotional and informational materials through a variety of communication media. The department works collaboratively with teams across Athletics and the University to deliver timely, accurate, and engaging communications. |
| 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 messaging, stories, previews, and graphics. |
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| Posting Open Date | 10/14/2026 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
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