POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Assistant Director of Student Niner Media

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university and is in one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest and most dynamic city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte is the third largest institution within the University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of over 29,000 students. UNC Charlotte  is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.

The Division of Student Affairs is the 3^rd largest of 9 divisions at UNC Charlotte with over  500 employees and 20 departments. Nearly 6,000 students live on campus with another 7,800 living within walking distance of campus. There are a range of programs and services that support students’ physical and mental wellbeing, introduce them to campus life and Niner Nation and develop skills and competencies that employers desire. The staff work to create inclusive student-centered learning environments where students excel academically and develop personally into their best selves.

Example of summary of responsibilities:  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 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.

Essential duties include:

• 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 assessment efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Training, Advising, & Development

- Train, advise and assist student leaders on development and production of various forms of media including print, online, podcasting, literary arts, marketing, social media, promotions/events and new technologies.

- Advise students in efforts to recruit, train, lead, and retain students for all Student Niner Media organizations.

- Support and advise student leaders concerning organization constitutions, job descriptions, procedures, and best practices.

- Provide training on and work with students to develop new media opportunities as appropriate.

-Work with the Director on creation and implementation of leadership development and training programs for the Student Niner Media Board.

-Identify and utilize community resources for training and development opportunities.

Media Production & Distribution
- Provide leadership and support for production and distribution of media developed through Student Niner Media, including requisite technology for online media.

- Provide leadership, direction, and support for technology contracts, particularly related to online products.

-Support student creative director and student editors, as appropriate, to ensure on time and accurate production of media materials.

- Advise students in developing and managing both physical and online media distribution.

- Advise students on social media and promotions.

Supervision

- Recruit, hire and supervise all student temporary wage employees.

- Recruit, hire and supervise student interns.

Organization Management

- Provide support for the administration of Student Niner Media organizations and the Student Niner Media Board under the direction of the Director.

- Assist the Director in the administration of the Student Niner Media Advising and Support office.

- Assist in advising the Student Niner Media Board and related Departments under the direction of the Director.

- Attend student media board meetings and serve as an administrative adviser to the board in absence of the Director.

- Continue to keep abreast of media-related ethical and legal issues.

- Work with professional staff on events including fall workshops, retreat, training, orientation events, banquet and others as assigned.

- Develop relationships and become actively involved with media support organizations and officials (eg. College Media Advisers (CMA), College Media Business & Advertising Managers (CMBAM) and the North Carolina College Media Association (NCCMA.)

- Represent the department at University functions and serve on related university committees as assigned.

Provide Leadership for Training and Outreach
- Provide leadership and coordination for training and outreach efforts including:

- Establish and maintain relationships with appropriate academic departments including but not limited to the Communication Studies Department, Broadcast Communication Department, Visual Arts, and Business.

- Establish and maintain relationships with Student Niner Media alumni.

- Promote campus and student media area offerings to the community.

QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree and two years of media experience; or with an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The preferred qualifications are:

• Master’s degree in 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

The successful candidate will demonstrate their understanding of and ability to advance UNC Charlotte's mission, vision, and guiding commitments (www.strategicplan.charlotte.edu), as well as the goals articulated in the UNC System's strategic plan (www.northcarolina.edu/impact/strategic-plan).

Interested applicants must apply online @ https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/69861

If you have additional questions, please contact our search committee chair: Krisin Coffey

Associate Director, Venture

Kristn.coffey@charlotte.edu                 

Application screening by the search committee will begin August 31, 2026, when the position posting ends.

Anticipated start date is October 1, 2026.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte ensures that persons of any background are invited, included, and treated equally in the terms and conditions of employment. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

• Start Date: 10/1/2026 - Approximate
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 2 - 4 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Interested applicants must apply online @ https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/69861

If you have additional questions, please contact our search committee chair: Krisin Coffey

Associate Director, Venture

Kristn.coffey@charlotte.edu