Visual Comms Coordinator

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00502PO24 Job Family Creative Services Job Function Content Administration USC Market Title Digital Content Administrator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132510 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Visual Comms Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Information and Communications Department CIC College of Information and Communications State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $45,133 Advertised Salary Range $45,133 - $55,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

The typical work schedule is Monday

• Friday, 8:30am

• 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch totaling 37.5 hours per week.

This is an in-office position with the possibility of 1-2 days/week remote work after successful completion of a training period and is at the manager's discretion.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other

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.

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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 About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Visual Communications Coordinator is responsible for assisting the college's communications efforts through managing social media accounts, creating multimedia content, designing promotional print materials and writing content for the web.

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience utilizing social media platforms for an organization.

Experience with AP style and journalistic writing.

Experience with graphic design and event promotion.

Experience with web content management systems.

Superior time management ability.

Must be able to work independently, while also knowing when to see guidance from the Communications Director or other resources.

Demonstrated collaboration skills and ability to partner across teams, functions, and disciplines.

Detail-oriented.

Ability to effectively describe and present design ideas and recommendations to various contacts.

Self-motivated and adaptive.

Desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving, dynamic environment.

Familiarity with USC's Content Management System.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Detail oriented with outstanding written and communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with print and electronic communications; knowledge of video editing and production.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Collect, post, and maintain information on CIC owned social media accounts. Ensure balanced coverage of both the School of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Information Science to include program information, educational resources, development information, news releases, feature articles, etc. Build a social media calendar for each semester. Regularly update links and refreshes account images. Photographs college events and creates online albums.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Design, organize, and coordinate print and electronic communications including, but not limited to, social media graphics and videos, announcements, invitations, flyers, newsletters and holiday greetings. Write copy for social media posts and web pages.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Work with Communications Team to conceptualize and produce high production value collateral, such as brochures, news videos and signage, that demonstrates how CIC is meeting and exceeding the goals laid out in college's strategic plan. Submits printing requests to USC Printing Services.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Provide solutions to problems in the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the college's web services. Ensure sensitive or classified information is not inadvertently released. Supports online and web needs of other college units.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Provide support for college-wide events when needed, and some after-hours work required.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Assist in the production of the CIC's alumni magazine, InterCom.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Fulfill requests from faculty and external partners for photos and video clips, logos and document updates.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the college.

Essential Function No Percentage of Time 5

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 06/21/2024 Job Close Date 07/07/2024 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 July 7, 2024.

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

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170366 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Media File

• Other Supporting Documents

• Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications