UNIV - Communications Coordinator - Surgery: Office of the Chair

Job Description Summary

The Department of Surgery, Office of the Chair, is actively recruiting for a Communications Coordinator. The Department of Surgery Chair’s Office Communications Coordinator will be responsible for supporting communications for the department across a variety of platforms – web, digital communications, internal communications platforms, social media, and other areas. This position will report to the department’s Vice Chair of Finance and Administration and work collaboratively with internal clients to execute on a wide range of communications tactics and platforms. This communications professional can balance multiple and changing deadlines, build trust with internal clients, and partner effectively with colleagues.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC001066 COM SURG Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-GEN09

Pay Range

52,100.00 - 70,300.00 - 88,600.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Pay Range:

$52,100.00 - $70,300.00 - $88,600.00 (min - mid - max)

Job Duties:

• 25% - Website Management and Content Development:
  - Reviews and performs updates to Department of Surgery 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 the department’s web objectives. Collaborates with program coordinators and administration to maintain web pages for a wide range of areas associated with the department.
  - Works with departmental and divisional leadership and others as needed to develop and implement appropriate content, including blog posts.

• 25% - Internal, External & Donor Communications:
  - Develops written content (writing in AP style) for e-newsletters for internal & external audiences, providing visual content, disseminating, and tracking the Department of Surgery newsletter update and other communications vehicles. 
  - Pitches news stories to MUSC Office of Communications and Marketing PR / Media Relations Team. 
  - Creates stewardship pieces for high-profile philanthropic donors.

• 25% - Publications:
  - Leads in developing, writing, designing, and editing major publications, including the department’s Annual Report and selected reports to support donor communications.
  - Serves as the department’s photographer. 

• 20% - Social media & Visual Communications:
  - This position oversees the social media presence for the department. Along with the department’s events and communications coordinator, creates visually appealing content to regularly engage and grow the external and internal audiences of the department. 
  - 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. Serves as a brand ambassador, guiding internal stakeholders to comply with MUSC brand standards and complete the approval process for branded materials. 
  - Manages the department’s digital assets using MUSC’s centralized digital asset management system for storing and organizing images, headshots, videos, PDFs, and other media used across departmental websites and communications. 

Preferred Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field. 

Preferred Experience:

• Two years of professional experience supporting communications, social media, digital content, or marketing efforts in an organizational setting.

• Experience supporting communications in a higher education, academic medicine, healthcare, or large complex organization.

• Demonstrated experience managing and updating websites using a content management system, with a working understanding of SEO best practices.

• Hands-on experience managing organizational social media accounts, including content planning, creation, scheduling, and performance tracking.

• Experience developing visual and written content for multiple platforms, including web, email, social media, digital signage, and print.

• Experience writing and editing content in AP style for internal and external audiences.

• Familiarity with internal communications tools such as newsletters, email distribution lists, and intranet or internal platforms.

• Experience supporting events through communications planning, promotion, and on-site coverage.

• Experience managing or organizing digital assets such as photos, videos, and branded materials.

Additional Skills and Competencies:

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and leadership.

• Working knowledge of digital design tools and templates (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint).

• Basic understanding of branding principles and ability to apply brand standards consistently.

• Comfort working with data and reports, including compiling, tracking, and summarizing information for stakeholders.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage timelines, approvals, and documentation.

• Ability to exercise good judgment, handle sensitive information appropriately, and maintain confidentiality.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and willing to learn new tools, platforms, and processes as needed.

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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