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Communications Coordinator

State of South Carolina
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job Responsibilities

Communications Coordinator

Department: LAW School of Law

Advertised Salary Range

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

The Communications Coordinator will be a key member of the Communications department and will support the Director of Communications in content creation and in developing, establishing, and maintaining strategies for keeping all School of Law audiences (prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, and staff) involved and knowledgeable about people, programs and events at the School of Law.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

  • Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, or similar program, with 3-5 years of work experience.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud products, especially Illustrator, Lightroom, Spark, 25Live calendaring, OmniUpdate, Wordpress, email marketing programs, and basic knowledge of HTML and CSS .

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Premiere.
  • Exceptional writing and communication skills, including ability to tell a compelling story, with a command of grammar and AP style.
  • Excellent interpersonal and speaking skills, both in person and by phone, with a high level of professionalism.
  • Advanced knowledge of social media, including best practices for engaging audiences in a professional context on each platform.
  • Ability to maintain/monitor social media accounts outside of normal business hours.
  • Creative thinker with excellent design skills and the ability to create attention-grabbing graphics for web and print.
  • Skilled photographer who knows how to frame a shot to tell a story using a digital SLR camera.
  • Skilled videographer with the ability to tell a compelling story using a digital SLR camera, recording and lighting equipment, and non-linear editing software.
  • Detail-oriented, especially with regard to accuracy and proofreading.
  • Strategic thinker who is able to work collaboratively and be eager to learn new skills and open to new ideas.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments, while consistently meeting deadlines.
  • Self-starter with the ability to accomplish projects with little supervision.
  • Ability to take direction well and be open to constructive criticism.

Job Close Date

05/25/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Qualifications

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 May 25, 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 https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/human_resources/careers/index.php&data=05|01|KURTRS@email.sc.edu|eca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac|4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc|0|0|638018727680845870|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ/H5/8hDRUw=&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC .

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7071843

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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