Strategic Communications & Outreach Coordinator

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina’s Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopmental (CAN) Research Center seeks a Communications Coordinator to lead strategic communications and content creation across digital, print, web, and social platforms. You will promote programs, engage diverse audiences, and build partnerships with community stakeholders.

You will manage multimedia content, support donor communications, and translate complex research into accessible materials while collaborating with university

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience in higher education, research, healthcare, nonprofit, or academic medical centers.
• Familiarity with autism, neurodevelopmental disabilities, neuroscience, psychology, public health, or related fields.
• Experience communicating scientific information to public audiences.
• Experience with graphic design, multimedia content creation, photography, or video production.
• Experience supporting donor relations, fundraising communications, or advancement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Center’s strategic communications plan.
• Create messaging across digital, print, web, and social platforms.
• Coordinate promotion of Center programs and events.
• Cultivate relationships with community partners.
• Collaborate with leadership and university communications offices.
• Contribute to CAN Research Center visibility and partnerships.

Skills

Social media

Digital communications

Graphic design

Multimedia content

Photography

Video production

Email marketing

Content management

Analytics

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of South Carolina’s Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopmental (CAN) Research Center seeks a Communications Coordinator to lead strategic communications and content creation across digital, print, web, and social platforms. You will promote programs, engage diverse audiences, and build partnerships with community stakeholders.

You will manage multimedia content, support donor communications, and translate complex research into accessible materials while collaborating with university