Assistant Director Communications & PR

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STA00673PO24

Job Family

Communications and Marketing

Job Function

Communication & PR

USC Market Title

Communications Coordinator

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/138280

Job Level

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Assistant Director Communications & PR

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Athletics

Department

Department of Athletics

State Pay Band

5

Approved Starting Salary

45,133

Advertised Salary Range

$45,133 - salary commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Generally Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Communication Services

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. | | Inclusive Excellence Statement |
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. |

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 |
Assistant Director of Communications and Public Relations for Athletics. Reports to the Associate AD/Communications and Public Relations and the Assistant AD/Communications and Public Relations; assists in the Athletics Department’s primary day-to-day communications and publicity of USC’s 21intercollegiate athletics programs. Serve as a primary and/or secondary communications contact for assigned sport(s); write, edit, design and disseminate specific publications and materials; maintain statistical information, records and photos; update website content; produce content for numerous social media platforms; and other duties as assigned with the Athletics Communications and Public Relations Department. | | Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.

| | Preferred Qualifications |
Prefer experience at the collegiate level at a Division I school. Experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material. | | Knowledge/Skills/Abilities |
Knowledge/familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations as they relate to Communications and PR. Proficiency of Adobe Creative Cloud products, social media platforms, shooting/editing video, photography and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations that pertain to athletic communications is beneficial. |

Job Duties

| Job Duty |
Serve as the primary and/or secondary communications contact for multiple sports. Promote the programs through the traditional media relations means, including record book, event flipcard, press releases, notes, previews, and recaps, using Adobe Indesign and Photoshop. Maintain and upkeep the assigned sports on the official website of Gamecock Athletics, Gamecocksonline.com. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 35 |

| Job Duty |
Promote the assigned athletic programs through social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, using graphics developed in Photoshop. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 35 |

| Job Duty |
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional and national media. Coordinate interview requests for audio, visual and print media. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 5 |

| Job Duty |
Coordinate all photography needs, including hiring photographers, working within an established budget, and archiving all photos for the assigned sports | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 10 |

| Job Duty |
Supervise the press box operations for the assigned sports. Ensure that an adequate staff of student-assistant workers are assigned specific roles and are available to assist with media coverage of the home events. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 5 |

| Job Duty |
Report statistics and award nominations to the SEC and NCAA. | | Essential Function | Yes | | Percentage of Time | 5 |

| Job Duty |
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director of Communications and Public Relations. | | 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 | 08/15/2024 | | Job Close Date | 09/29/2024 | | 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 **September 29, 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

Clickhere to learn more about why you should work at UofSC.

| | Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/174276 | | 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 (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. List of References and Contact Information

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