Student Affairs Communication Specialist

Posting Details

Position Information
Posting Number
S0692

Classification Title
Public Communication Specialist

Overall Position Competency
Contributing

Working Title
Student Affairs Communication Specialist

Position Number
000256

FLSA
Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range
$46,000-$50,000

Position Summary
The Student Affairs Communication Specialist will be responsible for supporting the communication and marketing efforts of the division. This position will work collaboratively with campus partners to design multimedia marketing campaigns to share across channels to enhance student engagement and participation in events and campus traditions. Under the supervision of the Director of Communications, this position will write and edit various communication materials, including website content, social media posts, newsletters, and email campaigns. This position would have shared responsibility for the recruitment and supervision of the Student Marketing Team. The candidate for this role must have experience in graphic design, social media management, and written communication.

Division
Student Affairs

Department
Student Affairs - Office of the Vice Chancellor

Full-Time / Part- Time
Full-Time

Months per Year
12 Months

Time Limited Position
No

If time-limited, length of assignment
Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications Notice
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Schedule and Hours
Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends work may be needed to meet the needs of the department and University. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule.

Competency Profile

Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions Summary
To be considered, you must apply online.

Applicants must attach a cover letter, and a current resume to assist in the application process. Please ensure references are listed on the application.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Posting Date
06/05/2026

Closing Date
06/26/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Background/E-Verify


UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety
The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report . For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.