To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 07/15/2026.
Position Summary:
With a consistent voice, the communications specialistsupports the goals of the university's central marketing
initiatives and development of unit social media. TheCommunications Specialist develops, writes and edits
content that strengthens the unit's identity andbrand. This position coordinates the project administration of a
wide spectrum of unit marketing initiatives withprimary focus on identity building, integrated marketing and
serving clients within the unit. Projectadministration may include planning and facilitating special events,
coordinating photo and video shoots and developingtimelines.
This position requires exceptional promotional writingand editing skills, and knowledge of marketing
communications and techniques, a solid understandingof social media, strong organization and project
management skills, and the ability to communicate andcollaborate effectively with people.
Job Duties:
Campus(Internal) Communication (40%)
- Project management of printed materials including production, graphic design, copywriting, and
distribution. - Maintain and update current College and departmental websites. Create or coordinate digital assets
such as video,images, and written content. - Produce regular and special internal communications such as newsletters and student
communications,create and distribute posters for events, and manage digital message boards.
ExternalCommunication 35%)
- Develop, conceptualize, research, write, and edit promotional and task-based information for unit
- publicationsand web content within the strategic communication guidance from University
Advancement: ensuring a consistent universityvoice, tone, and messaging. - Collaborate with UNC communications, graphic designers, and web developers.
- Manage social media accounts and editorial calendar for regular posting on blogs, Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube,LinkedIn, and others. - Write, revise, or edit print or web content provided by campus and unit stakeholders and as needed by the University Advancement team.
- Work with the creative team to develop and write scripts for advertising, marketing, and storytelling
videos. - Assist Enrollment Management with developing unit-specific messaging and marketing for
prospectivestudents and parents.
Events(20%)
- Plan and coordinate photo and video shoots with university videographer and photographer.
- Produce print materials for events including event programs, invitations & RSVPs, posters,
advertisements,and others as needed to promote College events and programs. - Schedule large meetings for the college/unit.
- Manage the college/unit calendar entries and updates.
OtherDuties as Assigned (5%)
- Work with the Academic Affairs Communications Team to develop policies and procedures, align
efforts acrossunits, and work as a team to advance Academic Affairs at UNC. - Work with the college/unit ASC Team to accomplish/complete ASC duties in alignment with other
units, theDivision of Academic Affairs, and UNC. - Other duties as assigned by Dean and Associate Dean.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably inperforming or visual arts, marketing, communications, humanities or a relateddiscipline. Master's degree preferred.
Twoyears work experience in a communications-related field. Experience in the artsand higher education preferred.
Perform difficult, complex, timely and detailed clerical and administrative work with accuracy
Analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action
Identify problems and recommend sound solutions
Communicate effectively in English both written and spoken
Follow and give oral and written directions
Perform mathematical calculations with accuracy
Work independently with minimal supervision
Interpret, apply and initiate University and IM&T policies and procedures
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with others
Interact with the public in helpful, courteous and friendly manner
Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for a diverse population
Organize information accurately & quickly
Able to work with multiple interruptions
Special Considerations
- Modern office methods and practices including basic fiscal management
- Basic skill set in graphic design, creating marketing materials, photography, video and/or audio production, and website design/updating
- Personal computer software program including word processing, spreadsheet, workflow tools, electronic markup, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams