University of South Carolina
Communications Assistant
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $38K - $57K
💻 Communications
🗓️ August 20th, 2025
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Communications Assistant. The role supports the McCausland College Office of Communications by managing administrative tasks, coordinating design and branding efforts, assisting with social media content, and providing minor website updates to ensure smooth project flow and consistent college communication.
Highlights
- Provide administrative support such as processing expense reports, travel coordination, print requests, and vendor invoice management.
- Design flyers, posters, pamphlets, and branded materials adhering to university brand standards collaboratively with the Communications Coordinator.
- Coordinate student contributions for social media content, capture photos and videos to support authentic storytelling.
- Assist with routine website maintenance including content updates and removals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and web-based administrative tools.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, or experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a degree in communications or graphic design along with one year of relevant experience.
- Strong skills in graphic design, professional communication, organization, and teamwork.
- Full-time position with a salary range of $37,735 to $56,602, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Supports McCausland College of Arts and Sciences and its academic and research subunits.
Communications Assistant Full Description
Communications Assistant
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 October 3, 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 | STA00685PO25
Job Family | Communications and Marketing
Job Function | General Communications
USC Market Title | Communications Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132404
Job Level | P0 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Communications Assistant
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Band | 4
Approved Starting Salary | $37,735
Advertised Salary Range | $37,735 - $56,602
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Communication Services
Posting Number | STA00685PO25
Job Family | Communications and Marketing
Job Function | General Communications
USC Market Title | Communications Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132404
Job Level | P0 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Communications Assistant
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Band | 4
Approved Starting Salary | $37,735
Advertised Salary Range | $37,735 - $56,602
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Communication Services
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 | The Communications Assistant supports the McCausland College Office of Communications in fulfilling the communications and marketing needs of the college, as well as its academic and research units. Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the assistant performs administrative tasks that help keep projects running smoothly and on deadline, and facilitate consistent communication between the college and its subunits. This role fulfills design and branding needs for college subunits and assists in coordinating social media content under the guidance of the Communications Coordinator. Additionally, the assistant provides support for minor website updates.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work 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 | A degree in communications, graphic design, or a related field plus one year of relevant work experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and comfortability with web-based tools for administrative reporting. Professional communication skills, including professional email writing and schedule organization. Ability to organize work and complete tasks on deadline. Skilled with graphic design and knowledge of working within established brand guidelines. Able to collaborate with a team and communicate deadlines to others.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work 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 | A degree in communications, graphic design, or a related field plus one year of relevant work experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and comfortability with web-based tools for administrative reporting. Professional communication skills, including professional email writing and schedule organization. Ability to organize work and complete tasks on deadline. Skilled with graphic design and knowledge of working within established brand guidelines. Able to collaborate with a team and communicate deadlines to others.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Provide administrative support to the McCausland College Office of Communications, including processing expense reports, coordinating travel authorizations, submitting print requests, and collecting and routing vendor invoices. Schedule and coordinate meetings for the Director of Communications with college leadership and subunit communicators.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | In collaboration with the Communications Coordinator and under limited supervision, design flyers, posters, cards, pamphlets and branded materials for the college and its subunits. Ensure all designs adhere to university brand standards. Gather creative briefs from internal clients and communicate project timelines and deliverables to relevant communications team members.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Support social media production by coordinating student contributions to social media. Engage with students to schedule social media features that highlight student life in the college. Capture photos and short video clips during student interactions to create authentic, engaging content. Collect footage and deliver to Videographer or Communications Coordinator for production.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Assist web manager with routine website maintenance such as updating web pages and removing outdated content.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Contribute to the success of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | In collaboration with the Communications Coordinator and under limited supervision, design flyers, posters, cards, pamphlets and branded materials for the college and its subunits. Ensure all designs adhere to university brand standards. Gather creative briefs from internal clients and communicate project timelines and deliverables to relevant communications team members.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Support social media production by coordinating student contributions to social media. Engage with students to schedule social media features that highlight student life in the college. Capture photos and short video clips during student interactions to create authentic, engaging content. Collect footage and deliver to Videographer or Communications Coordinator for production.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Assist web manager with routine website maintenance such as updating web pages and removing outdated content.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Contribute to the success of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties as assigned.
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 | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/19/2025
Job Close Date | 10/03/2025
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 October 3, 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/193445
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 | 08/19/2025
Job Close Date | 10/03/2025
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 October 3, 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/193445
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 no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
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