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Associate Director of Social Media Strategy

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$37,978 - $52,220

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Apr 11, 2026

Associate Director of Social Media Strategy

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

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	012499
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	NC10
Classification Title	Public Communications Spec
Working Title	Associate Director of Social Media Strategy
Salary Range	$37,978 - $52,220
Anticipate Hiring Range	$37,978 - $47,473
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Athletics
Department	Athletics (Adm)
Work Unit	Athletics Admin/Support
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Associate Director for Social Media Strategy reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Fan Engagement and is responsible for developing, overseeing, and maintaining all social media channels for Charlotte's 19 Division I athletics teams and the Charlotte 49ers' main social media channels.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Essential Job Duties	This position will provide an integrated strategy to advance Charlotte's Athletics brand through social media. Assists in the creation, implementation, and monitoring of strategic marketing campaigns via social media to generate greater awareness of the Athletics brand. Work closely with the Assistant Director of Marketing, Director of Creative Video, and Creative Services Director to produce content aimed at enhancing recruiting, fan engagement, and elevating the Niner brand.
Other Work Responsibilities	Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed by the Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications. Adheres to NCAA compliance regulations, Conference Affiliation, and University.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Knowledge and experience with social media platforms and content creation. Experience working in professional or university-level social media campaigns or sports programs Computer experience, especially with desktop publishing (Adobe Creative Suite) Must be able to work evenings and weekends The duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed in a competent manner following the highest standards for leadership, professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, cooperation, and customer service.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	Student Activity Center
Posting date	04/10/2026
Closing date	04/26/2026
Proposed Hire Date	05/11/2026
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	If there is a document you feel is relevant to this position that you would like reviewed with your resume and application, you may upload it to the "Other Documents" section of the Applicant Documents. The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
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Where did you learn about this posting?

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience? All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Yes, a bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment.
- Yes, an associate's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment and 2 years of related work experience.
- Yes, a high school diploma/GED and 4 years of related work experience.
- Yes, a master's degree or higher in a discipline related to the area of assignment.
- No
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Please explain your professional knowledge and experience with social media platforms and content creation.

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Do you have experience with social media campaigns? If yes, please explain your experience.

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Do you have professional experience using Adobe Creative Suite (i.e. Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)?
- No
- Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

Other Document