University of South Carolina
Communications Director
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Columbia, SC
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Full-Time
💰
$66K
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Communications
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January 21st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Communications Director. This role manages and directs integrated communications strategies for the Division of Human Resources, including creating and developing web and print content to support HR objectives and collaborating on division-wide projects across the university.
Highlights
- Lead integrated communications strategy for various HR units including Benefits, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, and more.
- Create and manage web content, print materials, and social media within university branding policies.
- Serve as communications project manager for HR initiatives affecting multiple stakeholders.
- Coordinate and support special HR events and programs such as the Health and Wellness Expo and State Service Award Ceremony.
- Act as primary liaison with the Division of Communications and USC Communications Council.
- Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a job-related field plus 4+ years of related experience or equivalent certification/training.
- Preferred skills include experience in change management, photography, and video editing.
- Strong skills needed in oral/written communication, grammar, marketing strategy, AI, Google Analytics, social media, and website management.
- Approved starting salary is $65,539 with salary commensurate with qualifications.
- Work schedule is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility to meet departmental needs.
Communications Director Full Description
Communications Director
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 February 19, 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
Logo |
Posting Number | STA00039PO26
Job Family | Communications and Marketing
Job Function | General Communications
USC Market Title | Director of Communication
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/168776
Job Level | P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Communications Director
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Human Resources
Department | DHR Division of Human Resources
State Pay Band | 7
Approved Starting Salary | $65,539
Advertised Salary Range | $65,539-salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
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 | STA00039PO26
Job Family | Communications and Marketing
Job Function | General Communications
USC Market Title | Director of Communication
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/168776
Job Level | P4 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Communications Director
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Division of Human Resources
Department | DHR Division of Human Resources
State Pay Band | 7
Approved Starting Salary | $65,539
Advertised Salary Range | $65,539-salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
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.
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.
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.
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 | Serves as the Director of Communications for the Division of Human Resources (HR) by: Directing and managing an integrated communications strategy supporting that helps the overall Division and the various units within the Division (Benefits, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition/Recruitment, Organizational and Professional Development, International Services, Classification and Compensation and Operations, Services and Systems) achieve its specific objectives through communications to University Leadership, HR Contacts, supervisors, current and potential employees within the perimeters of the university’s branding and communication policies. Creates and develops web content and print content that supports the mission of the Division, communicates official HR actions, and disseminates best practices in human resource management. The Communications Director will collaborate on projects prioritized by the Division with colleagues within the Division of Human Resources and at times, across the university.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 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 in change management. Prefer photography and video editing skills.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Communicate in an exceptional manner both orally and in writing Excellent skills in researching, proofing and knowledge of grammar and punctuation Knowledge of developing a communication and marketing strategy for HR and tools for implementation. Proven record of working effectively with a diverse team Well organized and shows attention to detail Proactive Has excellent judgement Excellent technical skills and working knowledge of websites, social media, and understanding of AI and Google analytics Manages numerous ongoing tasks despite interruption and meets deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 4 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 in change management. Prefer photography and video editing skills.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Communicate in an exceptional manner both orally and in writing Excellent skills in researching, proofing and knowledge of grammar and punctuation Knowledge of developing a communication and marketing strategy for HR and tools for implementation. Proven record of working effectively with a diverse team Well organized and shows attention to detail Proactive Has excellent judgement Excellent technical skills and working knowledge of websites, social media, and understanding of AI and Google analytics Manages numerous ongoing tasks despite interruption and meets deadlines Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Duties
Job Duty | Strategic Communications
Designs, develops, executes, and measures an integrative marketing and communications strategic plan to advance the Division of HR’s priorities and goals to the prescribed audience. Collaborates with senior leadership to identify key messages and target audiences. Develops plans to increase awareness of human resources content and promotes internal and external public relations to include a content/editorial calendar. Responsible for the social and digital media strategy, segmented marketing, and executing communications strategy on all social and digital platforms and within the perimeters of the university’s branding and communication policies. Ensures digital accessibility of HR communications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Content Communications
Builds, leads and oversees a messaging structure to ensure that all USC employees receive the most current HR communications quickly and efficiently. Creates and provides directions on a wide variety of print and media content to fit a varied audience. Directs the maintenance and development of relevant content, including responsibility for web development for any new or existing projects. Ensures consistency in messaging and branding across all communication channels, including print and social media, emails, presentation slides, pamphlets, flyers, newsletters, website, LinkedIn, videos, photographs, etc.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Communications Project Manager
Designs a communication strategy for all major projects conducted by HR that impact stakeholders. Coordinates communication between the project team, HR leadership and various stakeholders across the university; works alongside the project management teams in certain phases of a project to understand and be able communicate the change management. Provides informational and promotional marketing tools and strategies for dissemination of human resources information regarding the project to various audiences.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Special Events and Signature Programming
Working with the responsible HR unit, provides guidance and direction on front facing events such as the Health and Wellness Expo and the State Service Award Ceremony. Coordinate logistics for HR forums and meetings, including room reservations, set up of audio and video equipment, and other event support needs. Works closely with OPD on the employee climate survey and reviews and recommends changes for HR events to strengthen the programming and employee experience. Arranges press coverage for special HR events.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Communications Representative/Liaison
Serves as HR’s primary communication representative/liaison in collaboration with the Division of Communications and the USC Communications Council. Participates in regular meetings to gain insight into USC communication policy changes, creative marketing tools/tactics and accessibility. Builds cooperation with other USC communicators across disciplines to ensure all USC employees are well informed and to develop joint communication plans with other units. Identify through surveys and other informational tools idea improvements to communication strategies.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Content Expert
Provides content and format changes for print and social media (correspondence, emails, presentation slides, pamphlets, flyers, newsletters, website, LinkedIn, videos, and photographs).
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Designs, develops, executes, and measures an integrative marketing and communications strategic plan to advance the Division of HR’s priorities and goals to the prescribed audience. Collaborates with senior leadership to identify key messages and target audiences. Develops plans to increase awareness of human resources content and promotes internal and external public relations to include a content/editorial calendar. Responsible for the social and digital media strategy, segmented marketing, and executing communications strategy on all social and digital platforms and within the perimeters of the university’s branding and communication policies. Ensures digital accessibility of HR communications.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Content Communications
Builds, leads and oversees a messaging structure to ensure that all USC employees receive the most current HR communications quickly and efficiently. Creates and provides directions on a wide variety of print and media content to fit a varied audience. Directs the maintenance and development of relevant content, including responsibility for web development for any new or existing projects. Ensures consistency in messaging and branding across all communication channels, including print and social media, emails, presentation slides, pamphlets, flyers, newsletters, website, LinkedIn, videos, photographs, etc.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Communications Project Manager
Designs a communication strategy for all major projects conducted by HR that impact stakeholders. Coordinates communication between the project team, HR leadership and various stakeholders across the university; works alongside the project management teams in certain phases of a project to understand and be able communicate the change management. Provides informational and promotional marketing tools and strategies for dissemination of human resources information regarding the project to various audiences.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Special Events and Signature Programming
Working with the responsible HR unit, provides guidance and direction on front facing events such as the Health and Wellness Expo and the State Service Award Ceremony. Coordinate logistics for HR forums and meetings, including room reservations, set up of audio and video equipment, and other event support needs. Works closely with OPD on the employee climate survey and reviews and recommends changes for HR events to strengthen the programming and employee experience. Arranges press coverage for special HR events.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Communications Representative/Liaison
Serves as HR’s primary communication representative/liaison in collaboration with the Division of Communications and the USC Communications Council. Participates in regular meetings to gain insight into USC communication policy changes, creative marketing tools/tactics and accessibility. Builds cooperation with other USC communicators across disciplines to ensure all USC employees are well informed and to develop joint communication plans with other units. Identify through surveys and other informational tools idea improvements to communication strategies.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Content Expert
Provides content and format changes for print and social media (correspondence, emails, presentation slides, pamphlets, flyers, newsletters, website, LinkedIn, videos, and photographs).
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
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 01/20/2026
Job Close Date | 02/19/2026
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 February 19, 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/201573
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 | 01/20/2026
Job Close Date | 02/19/2026
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 February 19, 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/201573
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 4 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
- * Describe your experience leading communications for a unit or business operations.
(Open Ended Question) - * Describe your experience assisting with change management functions for new implementation, process improvements to include communication and other aspects.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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