Assistant Director of Admissions Communications
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- 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 application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- Do not write 'see resume' on your application when
completing the job duties section. - 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 |
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| Hours per week |
40 |
| Months per year |
12 |
| Position Number |
000060 |
| NC Salary Grade Equivalency |
NC13 |
| Classification Title |
Public Communications Specialist - Journey |
| Working Title |
Assistant Director of Admissions Communications |
| Salary Range |
$50,586 - $55,000 |
| Anticipate Hiring Range |
$50,586 - $55,000 |
| FLSA Status |
Non Exempt |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Department |
Enrollment Management (Adm) |
| Work Unit |
Office of Enrollment Communications |
| Work Schedule |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. This position may be eligible for a telework schedule once onboarding into the position is complete and with supervisor approval. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
This position serves as the Assistant Director of Admissions Communications, with responsibility for supporting communication efforts for Undergraduate Admissions and its strategic partners (e.g., Honors College), including assisting with email development and distribution; website content updates; and communications execution specific to the enrollment funnel, with a primary focus on admissions operations. This position may support additional Admissions-focused projects and initiatives as assigned and participate in training, projects, and committees as directed. |
| 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 |
As a member of Enrollment Programs & Communications (
EPC), the position of Assistant Director of Admissions Communications supports digital communication efforts for Undergraduate Admissions and its assigned strategic partners. Reporting to the Associate Director of Enrollment Communications, the Assistant Director:
- Assists with email strategy execution for Admissions and its partners, including crafting, editing, and sending assigned messages.
- Supports website content updates for Admissions and its assigned partners.* Uses bulk email platforms (e.g., Slate), content management systems (e.g., WordPress), and basic analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Assists in utilizing data to inform Admissions communications strategy, including compiling basic reports.
- Works with EPC team and Admissions partners on routine tasks requiring attention to detail and follow-through.
- Participates in EPC, Enrollment Management, and University committees as assigned.
- May be involved with the training and supervision of student staff and participates in various projects and committees as directed.
- Provides support for EPC programs and events as needed/requested.
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| Other Work Responsibilities |
- Other duties as assigned.
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| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
- Experience working in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a similar area.
- Familiarity with communications and design tools such as Slate, Salesforce, or Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus.
- Commitment to customer service and teamwork.
- Basic understanding of communication techniques relevant to recruitment, including web and email.
- Experience writing and editing content; higher education admissions or recruitment experience a plus.
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| Necessary Licenses or Certifications |
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| Work Location |
Barnard 101 |
| Posting date |
10/12/2026 |
| Closing date |
10/19/2026 |
| Proposed Hire Date |
12/01/2026 |
| Contact Information |
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
- 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 application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- Do not write 'see resume' on your application when
completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *
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
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
- *
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience?
- Yes - Bachelor's degree or Higher in a relevant field
- Yes - Associate's degree with at least two years relative experience to the position
- Yes - High School/GED with at least four years relative experience to the position
- No
- *
Do you have experience working in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a similar area? Please explain.
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
Optional Documents
- Online Portfolio
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
$50,586 - $55,000
Oct 12, 2026