Communications & Partnerships Lead, New Student Orientation

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks an Assistant Director for Communication and Partnerships to lead communications, publications, and digital content for New Student Orientation. You will cultivate partnerships and manage external funding and in-kind support, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.

The role requires strategic thinking, exceptional written and verbal skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams while handling sensitive information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning and implementing orientation programs for new students and families.
• Commitment to inclusion and skill in working with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work independently, while also knowing when to seek guidance.
• Must be a self-starter and adaptive with strong attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to gauge impact before action.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive situations with poise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of public speaking.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with print/graphic design terminology and copy editing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and oversee communications, publications, websites, and social media for New Student Orientation.
• Lead the office's partnership program, managing external funding and in-kind support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align branding and messaging across channels.
• Monitor budgets and guide production for quality and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Orientation programs

Inclusion & diversity

Independent work

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Confidentiality

Public speaking

Written & verbal communication

Relationship building

Project prioritization

Budget awareness

Graphic design principles

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of South Carolina seeks an Assistant Director for Communication and Partnerships to lead communications, publications, and digital content for New Student Orientation. You will cultivate partnerships and manage external funding and in-kind support, ensuring consistent branding and messaging.

The role requires strategic thinking, exceptional written and verbal skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams while handling sensitive information with discretion.