Communications Coordinator

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Communications Coordinator. The role involves developing and executing communications to promote recruitment, retention, and career readiness programs within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. The coordinator builds strong relationships with key audiences and increases visibility for college programs and events to support engagement and recruitment outcomes.

Highlights

Plan, create, and distribute electronic communications including email campaigns and newsletters.
Design and coordinate promotional materials for events such as invitations, flyers, posters, and digital media.
Manage and update website content to ensure accuracy and alignment with university standards.
Collaborate on storytelling initiatives such as annual reports, social media campaigns, and student spotlights.
Support recruitment and experiential learning teams by promoting and assisting with office events and activities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); basic graphic design skills; experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop preferred.
Hold a bachelor's degree in a related field with 2+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Expected salary range: $48,726 to $70,653 annually.
Position entails a 37.5-hour workweek with flexible scheduling from Monday to Friday.
Works within the College of Arts and Sciences focusing on the Office of Undergraduate Studies and engages with prospective students, employers, faculty, staff, and community members.

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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 April 11, 2026

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.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00106PO26
Job Family	Communications and Marketing
Job Function	General Communications
USC Market Title	Communications Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132409
Job Level	P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Communications Coordinator
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Arts and Sciences
Department	CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Range	G08
USC Market Range	MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range	$48,726-$59,689-$70,653
Location of Vacancy	Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday 8:30 A.M to 5:00 P.M Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Administrative

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.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

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 Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Office of Undergraduate Studies develops and executes communications that promote recruitment, retention, and career readiness programs within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. This role strengthens affinity for the College among key audiences-including prospective and admitted students, employers, faculty, staff, and community members-by building strong relationships and increasing visibility for programs and events. Effective communications will support higher engagement, improved attendance, and stronger recruitment and retention outcomes.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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	Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience in communications and electronic media, and/or public relations and marketing. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to plan and organize multiple projects simultaneously while working independently. Basic graphic design skills and experience with Adobe lnDesign, Photoshop, or similar programs.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Plan, create, and distribute electronic communications to campus and external audiences in coordination with the Communications and Admissions teams. Collaborate with Office of Undergraduate Studies staff to determine content for emails and newsletters. Develop communication templates in partnership with the Communications team and manage email campaigns according to established schedules. Monitor performance metrics for email and social media campaigns and provide regular reports to assess effectiveness. Ensure communications are accurate, high-quality, and aligned with college standards by working with the Communications team for review and approval.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Coordinate the creation and distribution of promotional materials for Office of Undergraduate Studies events, including designing invitations, flyers, posters, digital media, PowerPoint presentations, registration websites, advertisements, promotional items, event signage, and calendar entries. Obtain printing quotes as needed and manage print orders through USC Printing or approved external vendors. Collaborate with the Director of Communications to identify and support photo, video, and media relations opportunities related to events.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Manage and maintain content for the Office of Undergraduate Studies sections of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences website, including pages related to student ambassadors, recruitment and retention, and career readiness. Regularly review these pages to ensure information is accurate, up to date, and aligned with current initiatives. Collaborate with the College’s web manager and communications staff to ensure all pages meet university web standards and follow best practices. Stay current on required university web training and apply updates as needed.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Coordinate, in collaboration with supervisor and the college Communications team, Office of Undergraduate Studies storytelling initiatives-such as the Annual Report, social media campaigns, and student spotlights-by collaborating with departments to gather content, coordinate reviews and approvals, and ensure consistent messaging across all communication channels.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Support the activities of the Office of Undergraduate Studies recruitment and experiential learning teams by assisting with the promotion of, preparations for, and implementation of office activities and events, as directed by supervisor.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	In consultation with supervisor, identify and complete relevant training and professional development to enhance job skills, and contribute to the success of the Office of Undergraduate Studies and the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

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.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	04/01/2026
Job Open Date	02/25/2026
Job Close Date	04/11/2026
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 April 11, 2026* 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/202833
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

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* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
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