New

Assistant Director of Student Media

University of North Carolina Charlotte

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Aug 12, 2026

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 resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Position Number	014225
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Working Title	Assistant Director of Student Media
Position Designation	EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year	12
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hours per week	40
FLSA Status	Exempt
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Student Union Activities & Rec (Adm)
Work Location	Student Union
Salary Range	$56,486
Primary Purpose of Department	Student Niner Media Advising and Support provides students with the opportunity to develop and provide news and entertainment through various media created for the UNC Charlotte community.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Assistant Director for Student Niner Media Advising and Support is responsible for advising and providing administrative support to student media organizations, including but not limited to the student newspaper, literary magazine, and audio, video, and other technology-based media initiatives. The Assistant Director trains and advises student staff, supports and administers media technology and distribution, and provides leadership for departmental assessment efforts. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Student Niner Media Advising and Support.
Summary of Position Responsibilities	Provide training, advising, and development for the students within Student Niner Media. Provide support for production and distribution of media developed through Student Niner Media, including requisite technology for online media. Supervise student employees and interns. Provide organizational management and administration support for Student Niner Media organizations and initiatives. Provide leadership and coordination of departmental training and outreach efforts.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree and two years of media experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Master's degree in a related field Budget experience Supervisory experience Knowledge of media law & ethics and AP Style Higher education student media advising and training experience Media experience that may include print and production, advertising, online, podcasting and/or video Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent administrative and organizational skills Operational knowledge of media technology and related trends
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
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 resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date	08/12/2026
Posting Close Date	08/31/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Proposed Hire Date	10/01/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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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)
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Do you have a bachelor's degree and two years of media experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Yes, at least a bachelor's degree and two years of media experience.
- Yes, an associate's degree and four years of media experience.
- Yes, a high school diploma/GED and six years of media experience.
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents