Assistant Director of Admissions Communications

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions Communications to support Undergraduate Admissions and partners with email development, distribution, and CMS updates. The role focuses on enrollment communications and requires collaboration with EPC and university committees.

The position involves training and supervising student staff, contributing to EPC programs and events, and using tools like Slate, WordPress, and Google Analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience in communications, marketing, design preferred.
• Experience writing/editing content; admissions/recruitment experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with email strategy execution for Admissions and partners.
• Support website content updates using WordPress and bulk email platforms.
• Assist in using data to inform communications strategy and compile basic reports.

Skills

Communications experience

Marketing

Graphic design

Slate

Salesforce

Adobe Creative Cloud

Customer service

Teamwork

Content writing/editing

Admissions/recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Tools

Slate

Salesforce

Adobe Creative Cloud

WordPress

Google Analytics

Job description

Assistant Director of Admissions Communications

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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/

Position Information

• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• 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:
  • 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.
• Other Work Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.
• 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.
• Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

Work Location: Barnard 101

Posting date: 10/12/2026

Closing date: 10/19/2026

Proposed Hire Date: 12/01/2026

Posting Specific Questions

1. * 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
2. Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
3. * 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
4. * Do you have experience working in communications, marketing, graphic design, or a similar area? Please explain. (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

1. Online Portfolio