Asst. Dir Comm & Marketing Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Asst. Dir Comm & Marketing 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars Richland, SC Posting Number

STA00300PO25

Job Family Communications and Marketing Job Function Marketing Communications USC Market Title Marketing Communications Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132438 Job Level P2

• Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Asst. Dir Comm & Marketing Campus School of Medicine Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Medicine Columbia Department SOMC Development and Advancement State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $49,396 Advertised Salary Range $49,396
• 74,094 Location of Vacancy 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 Other Professional 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 Assistant Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing is a key member of the communications and marketing team at the School of Medicine Columbia (SOMC). The Assistant Director, under limited supervision by the Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing, will serve as the primary contact for the management and maintenance of the SOMC’s website. In addition, the Assistant Director will: aid in identifying and strategizing storytelling and marketing content for all audiences, help to enhance brand identity through efforts such as social media, and manage the school’s e-newsletter efforts. 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 Higher education communications and/or marketing experience, Website management experience, Four or more years in communications and/or marketing, or related field Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Written, verbal and organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize and successfully meet deadlines. Ability to work successfully in a team or individually. Research skills, with the ability to develop, improve or organize content. Stay abreast of developing market trends. Ability to utilize a wide variety of software and technologies to achieve the desired solution. Proven ability to write and edit for multiple channels including online, print and social media. Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Modern Campus CMS and Formstack. Strong attention to detail. Job Duties Job Duty Leads the management, maintenance and continuous enhancement of the School of Medicine Columbia’s (SOMC) website. Develops expert knowledge of and operating the university’s content management system (CMS), Omni CMS. Works with SOMC faculty and staff to ensure the site is 100% operational and up to date with current information and compelling content and visuals. Manages website content requests. Ensures compliance with university web standards, ADA guidelines and regulations, and performs continuous maintenance. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Works as part of the Strategic Communications and Marketing team to help identify and strategize compelling content for all audiences, such as internal and external stakeholders, prospective and current faculty, staff and students, development audiences, alumni and more. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Play strong role in branding efforts of the School of Medicine Columbia, including writing compelling social media content to highlight the work and achievements of the SOMC’s faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends, advertising campaigns and more. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Manage the school’s e-newsletter efforts for both internal and external audiences by gathering content such as photos, videos, feature stories, events, etc., to highlight in communications. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Performs other duties as assigned. 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 Job Open Date 04/23/2025 Job Close Date 06/07/2025 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 June 7, 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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