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Manager of Communications
University of South Carolina —Richland, SC
- $52,526 - $78,789 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Communications & Social Media Manager
Richland County Government —Richland County, SC
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Basic math
- Mid-level
Senior Communications Manager
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $66,400 - $119,500 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Marketing
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Program Manager III / Deputy Director for Government Affairs - 190267
State of South Carolina —Richland County, SC
- $118,270 - $134,915 a year
- Extended hours
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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- Inventory management
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Manager of Communications

University of South Carolina -
Richland, SC

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Job Details

Full-time
$52,526 - $78,789 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Parental leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Newsletters (communication methods)
Community relationship building

Full Job Description

Posting Number

STA00552PO26

Job Family

Communications and Marketing

Job Function

Communication & PR

USC Market Title

Communications & Public Relations Specialist

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132375

Job Level

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Manager of Communications

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

College of Nursing

Department

CON Communications

State Pay Range

G09

USC Market Range

MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789

Anticipated Hiring Range

$56,000.00

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Mon-Fri 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.

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 Communications Manager serves as a key member of the College of Nursing’s Communications Unit, developing and coordinating communications initiatives across the college’s marketing and media channels to increase awareness and engagement. This position supports the college’s mission by sharing stories that highlight its impact in education, research, practice and service. The Communications Manager ensures consistent messaging and branding aligned with college and university strategic priorities and reports to the Director of Communications and Public Relations under limited supervision.

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

Experience working in higher education, healthcare, or a similarly complex organization is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of social media platforms, digital communications, and audience engagement best practices.
Experience developing communications that supports institutional reputation, storytelling, and community engagement.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills; knowledge of AP Style preferred.
Creative self-starter with the ability to develop engaging content and graphics for web and social media.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, web content management systems, and other digital communication tools.
Familiarity with photography, video, and multimedia content development.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PC and/or Mac operating systems.
Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to analyze performance metrics and apply insights to improve communications efforts.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and community partners.
Collaborative, detail-oriented professional who demonstrates initiative, problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Communications Content & Publications:Coordinates website updates and performs regular reviews to maintain the college’s website, including copy edits, visual updates, and additions that adhere to university policies. Writes and publishes 2–3 news stories and other public-facing communications each month highlighting the college’s programs, achievements, faculty expertise, and strategic priorities for distribution through online and print channels. Develops and manages the college’s monthly e-newsletter, oversees subscriber lists and optimizes messaging based on performance metrics. Ensures digital communications meet accessibility standards (ADA) and university policies. Tracks analytics across digital platforms, prepares regular reports, and provides recommendations for communications strategies, messaging, and audience engagement based on performance data, emerging trends, and organizational priorities.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Social Media Strategy & Management: Manages day-to-day social media communications and publishing across the college’s social media platforms. Plans, schedules, and evaluates content aligned with college communications goals and platform best practices. Monitors engagement and identifies opportunities for audience interaction and issue awareness. Supports event coverage and contributes to communications planning based on performance data and emerging trends.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Marketing Communications & Project Coordination: Provides support for design, marketing and public relations initiatives, including development of communication materials such as flyers, digital graphics, and promotional assets, ensuring adherence to university and college branding standards and messaging guidelines. Collaborates with internal units and departments on campaign planning and execution to enhance the college’s visibility and reputation among internal and external audiences. Represents the College of Nursing at university marketing and communications meetings and events as needed. Contributes to communications planning, project coordination, and workflow management for integrated communications efforts that support college wide objectives. Contributes to engagement initiatives for prospective and current students and alumni through targeted communications and outreach. May provide direction and oversight to student workers, temporary employees, and contracted communications professionals as needed.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Multimedia Support: Supports the development of multimedia communications, including photography and video, to highlight college programs, initiatives, and events. Assists with capturing and editing visual assets for key events, promotional projects, and communication initiatives as needed throughout the year. Maintains and organizes multimedia assets and ensures they are appropriately formatted for use across web, social media, and other communication channels. Collaborates with the Communications Unit to identify opportunities for visual storytelling that support the college’s strategic communications goals.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

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

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

08/17/2026

Job Open Date

07/22/2026

Job Close Date

09/05/2026

Open Until Filled

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 5, 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/210008

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.

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