University of South Carolina
Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $41K
💻 Communications
🗓️ August 13th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations. This role assists the Athletics Department with daily communications and publicity for 21 intercollegiate sports programs, serving as the primary media contact for multiple sports and managing various media materials, social media promotion, statistics, and press box operations.
Highlights
- Serve as primary communications contact for multiple sports in USC Athletics.
- Write, edit, and design publications and press materials using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
- Manage content and updates for assigned sports on the Gamecock Athletics website.
- Promote assigned sports on social media platforms such as Facebook, X, and Instagram.
- Oversee archiving of statistics and photography relevant to assigned sports.
- Supervise press box operations and coordinate student-assistant media staff for home events.
- Report statistics and award nominations to SEC and NCAA entities.
- Required bachelor’s degree in a related field plus at least one year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
- Preferred experience working at a Division I collegiate athletics program.
- Proficiency with InDesign, Photoshop, social media tools, and familiarity with NCAA rules related to communications is beneficial.
- Starting salary at $41,258 with pay commensurate with qualifications.
Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations Full Description
Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by September 26, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
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Posting Number | STA00653PO25
Job Family | Communications and Marketing
Job Function | Communication & PR
USC Market Title | Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/192990
Job Level | P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Athletics
Department | ATH Department of Athletics
State Pay Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $41,258
Advertised Salary Range | $41,258 - salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Typically Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Will require working on evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
Posting Number | STA00653PO25
Job Family | Communications and Marketing
Job Function | Communication & PR
USC Market Title | Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/192990
Job Level | P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Assistant Director of Communications & Public Relations
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Athletics
Department | ATH Department of Athletics
State Pay Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $41,258
Advertised Salary Range | $41,258 - salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Typically Monday through Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Will require working on evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations reports to the Senior Associate AD/Communications and the Associate AD/Communications. Assist in the Athletics Department’s day-to-day communications and publicity efforts of USC’s 21 intercollegiate athletics programs. Serve as the primary contact for multiple sports. Write, edit and/or design specific publications and press materials; compile, write and update website information; promote the assigned sport through social media platforms; provide notes, recaps and statistics for assigned sport; oversee the archiving of statistics and photography for assigned sports; run the press box operation for the assigned sport.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 1 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Prefer experience at the collegiate level at a Division I school.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge / familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to Communications and PR. Proficiency of InDesign, PhotoShop, social media platforms, shooting/editing video, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations that pertain to athletic communications is beneficial.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 1 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Prefer experience at the collegiate level at a Division I school.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge / familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to Communications and PR. Proficiency of InDesign, PhotoShop, social media platforms, shooting/editing video, and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations that pertain to athletic communications is beneficial.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Serve as the primary communications contact for multiple sports. Promote the programs through the traditional media relations means, including record book, statistics, event flipcard, press releases, notes, previews and recaps using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Maintain and upkeep the assigned sports on the official website of Gamecock Athletics. Report statistics and award nominations to the SEC and NCAA.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Promote the assigned sports through social media platforms including Facebook, X and Instagram, using graphics developed in Photoshop. Take a leadership role with internal media resources (Dir. of Content, Marketing, Creative Media, etc.) to develop an overarching plan to promote the assigned teams.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional and national media. Coordinate interview requests for audio, visual and print media.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Supervise the press box operations for the assigned sports. Ensure that an adequate staff of student-assistant workers are assigned specific roles and are available with media coverage for all home events.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD/Communications and/or the Associate AD/Communications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Promote the assigned sports through social media platforms including Facebook, X and Instagram, using graphics developed in Photoshop. Take a leadership role with internal media resources (Dir. of Content, Marketing, Creative Media, etc.) to develop an overarching plan to promote the assigned teams.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional and national media. Coordinate interview requests for audio, visual and print media.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Supervise the press box operations for the assigned sports. Ensure that an adequate staff of student-assistant workers are assigned specific roles and are available with media coverage for all home events.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD/Communications and/or the Associate AD/Communications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Hazardous weather category | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/12/2025
Job Close Date | 09/26/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by September 26, 2025.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193026
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/12/2025
Job Close Date | 09/26/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by September 26, 2025.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193026
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job-related field and 1 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
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