UNIV - Communications Coordinator - COM : Dean's Office

Job Description Summary

The College of Medicine Communications Coordinator will be responsible for supporting communications for specific college departments and divisions in a variety of areas – web, digital communications, social media, and other areas. This position will report to the college’s Director of Communications and work collaboratively with internal clients to execute on a wide range of communications tactics and platforms. This communications professional is able to balance multiple and changing priorities, build trust with internal clients, and partner effectively with colleagues. A background in managing web content, digital communications, and social media platforms is desired. While occasional remote work may be possible, this position is expected to be in-person/on campus.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001035 COM PHS Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-06

Pay Range

47,588.00 - 67,817.00 - 88,047.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

25% Web content updates – Reviews and performs updates to identified College of Medicine department and division web pages to maintain timely and accurate information with attention to SEO and design. Ensures consistency and compliance with MUSC brand and web guidelines and seeks to optimize content for search engines in support of COM and department web objectives.

25% COM departmental web page oversight and management - The coordinator will conduct regular reviews of specified COM department web pages and work with teams to enhance their web presence by ensuring optimal organization and utilizing newly available design components and photography to elevate the appearance of pages.

10% Newsletter development – Works with COM department and division teams to produce newsletters and other communication vehicles as desired.  This may include attendance at departmental events and activities to support these efforts.

 

15% Social media - In coordination with specific departments, this position will work with stakeholders to oversee the departmental social media presence using relevant applications and digital platforms to create and manage content across departments’ social media channels. Creates visually appealing content in order to regularly engage and grow the external and internal audiences of the departments.

10% Visual communications – Uses digital design templates to assist in content creation for various print and digital channels, including email, digital and print signage, social media, video, and flyers. Working with the college’s communications team, serves as a brand ambassador, guiding internal stakeholders to comply with MUSC brand standards and complete the approval process for branded materials.

10% Dean’s Office Communications team support – This position will work collaboratively as part of the COM Dean’s Office communications team and cross-support responsibilities as needed.

5% Other duties - as assigned.

 

Additional Job Description

Preferred Requirements: A bachelor's degree and three years relevant program experience.

A background in managing web content, digital communications, internal communications and social media platforms is preferred. Digital design and strong writing skills are highly valued.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and two years relevant program experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Frequent) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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