Ad Coordinator, Vendor & Media Operations

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 63,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking an Ad Coordinator, Vendor & Media Operations within University Communications to manage day-to-day relationships with the advertising agency and media vendors. This role ensures accuracy of deliverables, insertion orders, and invoices, reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Paid Strategy across digital and traditional channels.

This developing marketing professional role emphasizes organizational skills, attention to detail, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a closely related field.
1–2 years of experience in digital marketing, advertising operations, or a closely related role.
Familiarity with digital advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, or equivalent).
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple vendor relationships and deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Owns the University's day-to-day relationship with its advertising agency and media vendors, ensuring deliverables, insertion orders, and invoices are accurate and on schedule.
Reports to the Senior Assistant Director of Paid Strategy and keeps the paid media program running smoothly across digital and traditional channels.
Collaborates with cross-functional marketing colleagues to build expertise in paid media operations and contribute to effective advertising programs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a closely related field

Tools

Google Ads

Meta Ads Manager

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Oct 14, 2026

Position Information

Position Number

Position Number 998002

Functional Title

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Position Eclass

Position Eclass EZ - EHRA Non - Exempt Permanent

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

University Advancement elevates UNCG's reputation, advances institutional strategy, and fosters community pride through integrated communications aligned with its public mission as a student-centered research university. The department develops and executes strategic communications and marketing initiatives that enhance visibility, engage key audiences, and convey the University's distinctive value. Working across schools, colleges, and administrative units, University Communications manages media relations, marketing campaigns, content strategy, branding, digital engagement, sponsorships, and crisis communications.

Position Summary

The Ad Coordinator, Vendor & Media Operations owns the University's day-to-day relationship with its advertising agency and media vendors, making sure deliverables, insertion orders, and invoices are accurate and on schedule. Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director of Paid Strategy, this position keeps the operational side of the University's paid advertising program running smoothly, accurately, and on time across digital and traditional channels.

This position is a developing marketing professional who brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a growing understanding of digital advertising platforms to the paid media team. This position works collaboratively with the Senior Assistant Director of Paid Strategy, the other Ad Coordinator, and cross-functional marketing colleagues, building expertise in paid media operations while contributing to the effective execution of the University's advertising program.

Minimum Qualifications