Coordinator of Outreach and Engagement

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 009923 NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC09 Classification Title University Program Associate Working Title Coordinator of Outreach and Engagement Salary Range $40,350 - $48,204 Anticipate Hiring Range $40,350 - $48,204 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Student Affairs Department Counseling & Health Serv (Adm) Work Unit University Recreation Work Schedule

9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required in conjunction with facility/programming needs.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Coordinator of Outreach & Engagement is an essential member of the UREC team, providing direct supervision of strategic communications, marketing initiatives, and campus engagement efforts to elevate awareness and participation in UREC programs and services. The Coordinator ensures that all outreach and engagement strategies align with departmental goals, uphold UREC's mission, and contribute to a dynamic, student-centered experience.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Essential Job Duties

The Coordinator of Outreach & Engagement is an essential member of the UREC team, providing direct supervision of strategic communications, marketing initiatives, and campus engagement efforts to elevate awareness and participation in UREC programs and services. The Coordinator ensures that all outreach and engagement strategies align with departmental goals, uphold UREC's mission, and contribute to a dynamic, student-centered experience.

The Coordinator of Outreach & Engagement provides supervision and administrative oversight for University Recreation's outreach, marketing, and engagement efforts. This role supports the promotion and visibility of UREC programs and services by managing strategic communications, supervising creative student staff, and overseeing content development for web and social media platforms.

Other Work Responsibilities Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Experience in design, communications, outreach, social media management, or student development
• Supervisory experience with student staff, graduate assistants, or part-time staff
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator) and Canva
• Strong project management skills and experience with project management platforms (Trello, Asana, Monday.com, or similar)
• Experience operating professional camera equipment and related editing software
• Previous experience in higher education, recreation, or wellness industries preferred

Necessary Licenses or Certifications Work Location University Recreation Posting date 08/07/2026 Closing date 08/23/2026 Proposed Hire Date 09/15/2026 Contact Information Special Notes to Applicants

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

• Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

When answering the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

• These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

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 in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience?

• Yes - Bachelor's degree or Higher in a relevant field

• Yes - Associate's degree with at least two years relative experience to the position

• Yes - High School/GED with at least four years relative experience to the position

• No

• • Do you have experience in design, communications, outreach, social media management, or student development? If yes, please provide details.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have professional experience with graphic editing programs such as Adobe Creative Cloud or other graphic and photo editing software? Please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience with any of these project management platforms (Trello, Asana, Monday.com, or similar)? If yes, please provide details.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please describe your professional experience supervising and/or working with students in a higher education environment.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts