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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.

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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

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 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.

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.

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 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:

30

Job 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.

Percentage Of Time:

25

Job 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.

Job Duty:

Assist web manager with routine website maintenance such as updating web pages and removing outdated content.

Percentage Of Time:

15

Job Duty:

Contribute to the success of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences by performing all other duties as assigned.

Percentage Of Time:

5

Safety Sensitive Or Security Sensitive:

No

Hazardous Weather Category:

Non-Essential

Number Of Vacancies:

1

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

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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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Online Audio and Video Media

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