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Director of Communications, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

General Information

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week
40

Months per year
12

Position Number
006009

NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN13

Classification Title
Public Communications Specialist - Advanced

Working Title
Director of Communications, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Salary Range
$62,329 - $76,179

Anticipate Hiring Range
$62,329 - $70,000

FLSA Status
Exempt

Division
University Advancement

Department
University Communications (Adm)

Work Unit
University Communications AVC

Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday

Primary Purpose of Position
The Director of College Communications plans and leads the communications strategy for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is responsible for developing and executing a strategic arc of communications that positions the college as a leading urban research business school. High-level responsibilities include:
  • Establishing an overarching communication plan and developing annual awareness and engagement strategies to reinforce the plan and promote college priorities.
  • Researching and developing multi-channel content that publicizes and promotes the college’s programs.
  • Creating and executing a strategy to support college rankings and awards.
  • Creating briefs, fact sheets, pitches, and press releases to raise the college’s profile, including conducting any necessary research or interviews with college leadership, faculty, staff, students and alumni to produce these items.
  • Following and assessing college academic trends and generating creative opportunities to leverage these trends for media coverage.
  • Collaborating with colleagues in University Communications and college marketing and leadership to execute communications strategies to support fund-raising goals.
  • Developing and updating college branding materials.
  • Developing web content and maintaining high-level, high-visibility pages on the college website.
The director partners closely with the college’s external relations team, and reports to the sr. director of academic and research communications in the role of an academic communicator, with a strong dotted-line reporting relationship to the dean of the college of liberal arts and sciences.

Minimum Education/Experience
Required 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.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a closely related field and at least three years of experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed in the area of assignment.

Essential Job Duties
  • Develop an annual strategic communications plan that positions the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a leader among their peers and that supports UNC Charlotte’s position as a leading urban research university.
  • Develop written communication pieces, acting as editor/head writer for an annual alumni mailing, quarterly e-newsletter, press releases, news, and feature articles, fundraising appeals and scripts.
  • Coordinate the communications strategies of the college; leading in ongoing efforts to increase the awareness of the college locally, regionally and nationally.
  • In partnership with University Communications and college marketing colleagues, develops fundraising materials and messages for the college. Leads major donor announcements and communications of the college.

Other Work Responsibilities

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
  • 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.
  • Experience writing for a content marketing agency, research or academic institution, freelance writing for clients or writing for a literary magazine or journal.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Work Location
425-D Fretwell Bldg.

Posting date
06/10/2023

Closing date
07/02/2023

Proposed Hire Date
07/10/2023

Contact Information

Special Notes to Applicants
Can you provide examples of your writing that demonstrates your ability to adapt your writing style to different audiences and purposes?

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.
  • 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 application.
  • Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
  • Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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.

NC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional ...

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