Manager of Communications

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement programs

Tuition benefits

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina College of Nursing seeks a Communications Manager to develop and coordinate communications across marketing and media channels, highlighting the college's impact in education, research, practice and service.

This role ensures consistent messaging aligned with university priorities and reports to the Director of Communications and Public Relations under limited supervision; experience in higher education or healthcare communications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or a similarly complex organization preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication; AP Style preferred.
• Ability to develop engaging content for web and social channels.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities with deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate communications across college channels and media platforms.
• Ensure consistent messaging and branding aligned with university priorities.
• Support storytelling that highlights impact in education, research, practice and service.

Skills

Social media management

Content storytelling

Editorial writing

Project management

Multimedia content creation

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Web content management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

CMS (Content Management System)

Job description

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.

Job Responsibilities

Manager of Communications

Department: CON Communications

Advertised Salary Range

Part/Full Time: Full Time

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.

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 Close Date

09/05/2026

Benefits

• 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

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.