Assistant Director of Student Media

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 (*).

• • 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 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