Director of Communications

Salary: $60,000.00 - $69,998.00 Annually
Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 191075
Agency: Lander University
Division: University Relations
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BC30
Position Number:: 000000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: GEN09
Hiring Range - Min.: $60,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $70,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applications must be submitted online at Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship by the University.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: University Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week.To include nights and weekends
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities
The Director of Communications will lead the University's strategic communications efforts across external, internal and marketing channels. The position serves as the primary liaison to media outlets while overseeing internal communications and marketing content development. This role will focus on building and maintaining relationships with journalists, identifying newsworthy stories, developing compelling messaging, and executing communication strategies that strengthen Lander University's reputation. Responsibilities include earned media, executive and campus communications, website and newsletter content, email campaigns, and marketing materials that support institutional goals.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English or a related field. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, communications, media relations, journalism, marketing communications, or strategic communications. Demonstrated success developing communication strategies and content for diverse audiences across multiple channels. Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills across digital, print and web platforms. Experience managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong customer service skills and a commitment to ethical communication practices. Valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.

Additional Comments
Extensive knowledge of public relations, media relations, marketing communications and strategic communications principles. Strong understanding of news media operations, content strategy, and audience engagement across digital and print channels. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, university leadership and campus stakeholders while developing clear, effective messaging for a variety of audiences.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English or a related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, communications, media relations, journalism, marketing communications, or strategic communications?

• Yes
• No

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Where did you hear about this position?

• Lander Website
• SC Works
• SC Vocational Rehabilitation
• Lander Employee
• Lander Alumni Facebook or LinkedIn
• Other

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