Salary: $67,728.00 - $121,890.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 193052
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Chief of Staff
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: BC46
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $101,000.00

Job Responsibilities
SCEIS Communications Director

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Office of Strategic Communications is seeking an experienced SCEIS Communications Director to join its team. This office helps to strengthen our agency engagement by delivering effective, strategic messaging across both digital and traditional platforms. If you have a background in public information, this position could be for you! In this role, you will support Admin and its customers by developing, coordinating, and distributing communications across print and online platforms for the SC Enterprise Information Systems (SCEIS). SCEIS is the backbone of our agency's business processes and ultimately empowers decision makers to improve government for the citizens. You will collaborate closely with technical and functional teams, as well as training and organizational change management partners, to deliver accurate, timely, and impactful information to end users and stakeholders.

This position is onsite in Columbia, SC.

Responsibilities of the SCEIS Communications Director:

• Oversee SCEIS Communications and collaborate with all areas of SCEIS to develop weekly update emails, announcements, web content, PowerPoint presentations and other forms of written and visual communications.
• Collaborate with SCEIS team leads and management, to develop communications plans for projects and initiatives. Ensure project teams are aware of communication activities, potential risks and customer feedback.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with SCEIS and Admin leadership, employees, SCEIS users, customers and agency partners to identify and deliver effective communications to meet agency and customer needs.
• Attend SCEIS meetings to encourage communication planning and evaluate ongoing communication needs.
• Oversee and manage the SCEIS website. Coordinate with all pertinent SCEIS functional teams and data owners to ensure website content is maintained appropriately and regularly updated. Recommend content and structural changes based on analysis of major system changes, user feedback, and SAP communication best practices.
• Assist Admin Strategic Communications with internal and external communications efforts or projects as needed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in journalism, marketing, graphic design, mass communications, English or related field of study.
• Five (5) years of experience in marketing, public relations or public information.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have in-depth knowledge of how to implement communications in an enterprise system.
• Expertise in writing and articulating complex concepts is required.
• Must have ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff internally and externally.
• Must be a self-starter with effective time management skills.
• Must possess the skills to make effective presentations to varied audiences and to prepare reports designed to support decision making.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of the Associated Press Stylebook.
• Proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite, including but not limited to Adobe Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign.
• Working knowledge of business, financial, procurement, payroll and human resources processes.
• Knowledge of state government and familiarity with SCEIS.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?

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Do you have at least a bachelor's degree or higher in journalism, marketing, graphic design, mass communications, English or a related field of study?

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Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in marketing, public relations or public information?

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Please describe your experience with developing and implementing marketing and communications campaigns.
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Please describe any experience you have related to information technology (IT) or data systems, including your role in communicating or supporting system changes, implementations or change management efforts.
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