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University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Associate AD for Strategic Communications

🇺🇸 Charlotte, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Communications

🗓️ December 12th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

UNC Charlotte is hiring an Associate AD for Strategic Communications. The role leads all communications, public relations, and media relations strategy and execution for athletics teams, overseeing communication planning and strengthening media relationships while managing a team of four full-time employees.

Highlights
  • Lead communication, PR, and media relations strategy for all athletics teams.
  • Oversee communication planning and draft issue statements and executive communications.
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of four direct reports.
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders in the athletics department.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, marketing, or related field.
  • Minimum 5-7 years experience in college athletics, professional sports, PR agency, or communications in education/private sector.
  • At least 5 years of direct team supervision, preferably in football and/or men’s basketball.
  • Preferred master’s degree and experience managing multiple programs from concept to implementation.
  • Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Position is full-time, exempt, requiring 40 hours per week primarily Monday through Friday with additional nights and weekends.