Director of Executive Communications

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We are only accepting applications submitted by October 22, 2026.

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

• Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule in support of office needs.

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Communication Services

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Posting Number: STA
00712PO26
Job Family:
Communications and Marketing
Job Function:
Executive Communication
USC Market

Title:

Executive Communications Manager
Link to USC Market

Title:

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Job Level P4 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Director of Executive Communications
Campus:
Columbia
Work County:
Richland
College/Division:
Communications Department
COMM Presidential Communications
State Pay Range G12 USC Market Range MRK - $86,515 $ 110,307 $ 134,098
Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy:
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule:

Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour for lunch.
Must be willing to work flexible schedule in support of office needs.
Basis: 12 months

Position Description Advertised Job Summary

The Director of Executive Communications leads efforts to highlight the president’s stewardship of the University of South Carolina’s eight-campus system as well as the president’s leadership in addressing major trends in the state and national higher education landscape.

The director develops clear, compelling and authentic communications that advance the president’s vision while strengthening USC’s institutional reputation with internal and external audiences. Reporting to the Office of University Communications, the director works closely with key leadership from other units across the university to ensure accurate, consistent and…