Marketing and Communication Specialist for OVCSA

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

The Public Communications Specialist supports the Division of Student Affairs by developing and delivering engaging digital and print communications that promote divisional initiatives, programs, and services. This role focuses on student-centered outreach, website and social media management, coordination of divisional events and campaigns, and tactical support for the Director of Student Affairs Communication and Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to position or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

The Division of Student Affairs is composed of multiple functional departments that provide a broad range of support services, programs, and resources for both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition to essential services, the division prioritizes out-of-classroom high-impact practices, including student leadership and engagement, community-engaged learning, and work-based learning, to enhance student success. By integrating support and applied learning experiences, Student Affairs empowers students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally in alignment with the university's commitment to transformative education. Guided by a student-centered approach, the division fosters meaningful campus experiences, institutional traditions, and lifelong Seahawk connections.

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.