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Job Family Communications and Marketing
Job Function Marketing Communications
USC Market Title Marketing Communications Specialist
Job Level P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Social Media Coordinator
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Range G08
USC Market Range MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range $48,726 - $70,653
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
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 "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Social Media Coordinator develops and manages strategic digital content that supports the college’s marketing and communications goals. This position creates engaging, audience-focused content to promote academic programs, research, and the value of an arts and sciences education while strengthening connections with students and alumni. Working collaboratively across the college, the coordinator plans, produces, schedules, and distributes content across social media and digital platforms, ensuring consistent messaging, brand alignment, and effective audience engagement.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism or a related field plus three years of relevant work experience, or a master’s degree plus one year of relevant work experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of major social media platforms and best practices for the strategic dissemination of digital content in a higher education environment. Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, digital media editing (photo and video), design software, and web-based tools for managing and scheduling social media content. Strong written communication and editorial skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate content. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting to develop and deliver effective communications. Experience capturing high-quality visual content using cameras or mobile devices to support institutional storytelling and engagement.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Produces and implements social media content in alignment with established communications plans, including short-form video, graphic design, photography, and written materials across platforms. Attends classes, programs, and institutional events to capture timely and relevant content that supports strategic messaging. Conducts interviews with students, faculty, staff to gather information and develop compelling narratives. Coordinates and facilitates video production as needed, including recording content or arranging appropriate production support.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty
Maintains and manages the college’s social media content calendar to ensure timely, coordinated, and strategic communications. Plans and develops social media content that supports institutional marketing and communications objectives. Monitors emerging social media trends, identifying relevant themes, formats, and best practices to inform content strategy. Shares insights and recommendations with the communications team and campus stakeholders to enhance and guide the college’s overall communications efforts.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Manages the college’s social media platforms, ensuring consistent, strategic, and brand-aligned content delivery across multiple platforms. Schedules and distributes content across platforms to maximize reach and engagement. Monitors and engages with audiences by responding to comments, messages, tags, and collaboration requests, in consultation with communications leadership as appropriate. Analyzes content performance and adjusts strategies based on data-driven insights. Prepares and delivers regular reports on social media metrics and outcomes to inform ongoing communications efforts.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty
Coordinates social media advertising initiatives in alignment with the college’s communications plans, under the direction of the Communications Director and Communications Manager. Develops and implements campaign elements, including audience targeting, creative assets, and budget parameters. Monitors and evaluates advertising performance metrics, providing analysis and recommendations to optimize campaign effectiveness and support institutional marketing objectives.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Performs additional duties as assigned in support of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences’ communications and marketing objectives.
Essential Function Yes
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 06/08/2026
Job Close Date 07/23/2026
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 July 23, 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
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.
Posting Number STA00417PO26
Job Family Communications and Marketing
Job Function Marketing Communications
USC Market Title Marketing Communications Specialist
Job Level P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Social Media Coordinator
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division College of Arts and Sciences
Department CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Range G08
USC Market Range MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range $48,726 - $70,653
Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
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 "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Social Media Coordinator develops and manages strategic digital content that supports the college’s marketing and communications goals. This position creates engaging, audience-focused content to promote academic programs, research, and the value of an arts and sciences education while strengthening connections with students and alumni. Working collaboratively across the college, the coordinator plans, produces, schedules, and distributes content across social media and digital platforms, ensuring consistent messaging, brand alignment, and effective audience engagement.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism or a related field plus three years of relevant work experience, or a master’s degree plus one year of relevant work experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of major social media platforms and best practices for the strategic dissemination of digital content in a higher education environment. Proficiency in computer applications, including word processing, digital media editing (photo and video), design software, and web-based tools for managing and scheduling social media content. Strong written communication and editorial skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate content. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting to develop and deliver effective communications. Experience capturing high-quality visual content using cameras or mobile devices to support institutional storytelling and engagement.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Produces and implements social media content in alignment with established communications plans, including short-form video, graphic design, photography, and written materials across platforms. Attends classes, programs, and institutional events to capture timely and relevant content that supports strategic messaging. Conducts interviews with students, faculty, staff to gather information and develop compelling narratives. Coordinates and facilitates video production as needed, including recording content or arranging appropriate production support.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty
Maintains and manages the college’s social media content calendar to ensure timely, coordinated, and strategic communications. Plans and develops social media content that supports institutional marketing and communications objectives. Monitors emerging social media trends, identifying relevant themes, formats, and best practices to inform content strategy. Shares insights and recommendations with the communications team and campus stakeholders to enhance and guide the college’s overall communications efforts.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Manages the college’s social media platforms, ensuring consistent, strategic, and brand-aligned content delivery across multiple platforms. Schedules and distributes content across platforms to maximize reach and engagement. Monitors and engages with audiences by responding to comments, messages, tags, and collaboration requests, in consultation with communications leadership as appropriate. Analyzes content performance and adjusts strategies based on data-driven insights. Prepares and delivers regular reports on social media metrics and outcomes to inform ongoing communications efforts.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty
Coordinates social media advertising initiatives in alignment with the college’s communications plans, under the direction of the Communications Director and Communications Manager. Develops and implements campaign elements, including audience targeting, creative assets, and budget parameters. Monitors and evaluates advertising performance metrics, providing analysis and recommendations to optimize campaign effectiveness and support institutional marketing objectives.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Performs additional duties as assigned in support of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences’ communications and marketing objectives.
Essential Function Yes
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 06/08/2026
Job Close Date 07/23/2026
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 July 23, 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
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Social Media Coordinator
Frame your degree as specialty occupation evidence
USCIS scrutinizes Social Media Coordinator petitions because the role can appear generalist. Your diploma and transcripts should show coursework in digital marketing, communications, or journalism to demonstrate the position requires your specific degree field.
Use OFLC Wage Search before accepting offers
Look up the prevailing wage for Social Media Coordinator roles in the employer's metro area before you negotiate. Your offered salary must meet DOL's Level I through IV thresholds, and underpaying disqualifies the LCA before the petition reaches USCIS.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for marketing and communications roles. Employers who've sponsored similar positions before understand the process and are less likely to withdraw an offer over paperwork complexity.
Check the employer's E-Verify enrollment status early
Cap-exempt employers and federal contractors must be enrolled in E-Verify, and some states mandate it broadly. Confirm enrollment before your first interview so a missing registration doesn't delay your I-9 completion or push your start date past your grace period.
Ask HR whether the role is classified as cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Social media roles at these institutions can start any time of year, not only on October 1, giving you more scheduling flexibility.
Align your portfolio to the specialty occupation standard
Compile campaign analytics, content strategy documents, and performance reports that show strategic decision-making, not just execution. USCIS RFEs on marketing roles often challenge whether the job requires a degree, so documented professional-level outputs strengthen the employer's petition.
H-1B Visa Social Media Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Media Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS reviews these petitions carefully. The employer must show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as marketing, communications, or digital media. Roles that accept any degree or substitute years of experience without a degree requirement are harder to approve. The job description, internal job postings, and industry hiring norms all factor into the adjudication.
How do I find Social Media Coordinator jobs where the employer will sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with verified LCA filing history in marketing and communications roles. Targeting companies that have sponsored similar positions before reduces the risk of an employer backing out once they learn about the filing requirements. Larger media companies, tech firms, and university marketing departments sponsor most consistently.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off as a Social Media Coordinator?
You have a 60-day grace period after your last day of employment to find a new sponsor, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. During those 60 days you can't work, but you can interview and negotiate offers. If a new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends, you're generally covered while USCIS adjudicates it.
Can a Social Media Coordinator role at a nonprofit or university avoid the H-1B lottery?
Yes. Institutions of higher education and related nonprofits are cap-exempt, meaning their H-1B petitions don't enter the April lottery and can be filed year-round. Many universities have in-house social media teams and communications departments that hire international candidates. Check whether the employer qualifies as cap-exempt before applying, since it changes your entire timeline and start-date flexibility.
What documentation should I prepare before my employer files my H-1B petition for a Social Media Coordinator role?
Gather your diploma, official transcripts, and any professional certifications in digital marketing or analytics. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation that equates it to a U.S. bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Compile work samples showing strategic responsibilities rather than purely operational tasks, since USCIS may request evidence that the role genuinely requires specialized academic knowledge.