Director of Strategic Communications (Director of Communications) / 61079178TG

Posting number: 188136

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Division: Office of Communications

Job classification: Director of Strategic Communications

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Accounting and Finance, Social Services, Management, Miscellaneous, Graphic Arts, Human Services, Web Design, Allied Health, Business, Communications

Summary

*This position is a re-post. Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.*

*This is a Temporary Grant Position.*

Are you the One?  We are looking for a Director of Strategic Communications (Director of Communications) who develops and directs strategy-driven comprehensive communications for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. This position is responsible for directing and administering public relations and marketing programs designed to promote the Agency's mission, goals, activities, and projects.

• Plans, develops and directs communication strategies and short and long-range public information campaigns designed to enhance the Agency's branding and promote and explain SCDHHS' goals, activities, and objectives. Manages and furthers the Agency's social media strategy, increasing social media applications such as X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, as well as blog communications. Oversees the enhancement of the Agency's website to maximize communications goals, and stakeholder engagement with members, providers, partners, and the public.
• Oversees creative engagement of Medicaid members, the media, the healthcare community, consumers, and the public, leveraging agency data and state national trends to extend messaging and create local tie-in. Oversees the development, review, and dissemination of all Agency communications and application of appropriate vehicles and tools for specific stakeholder groups.
• Develops and maintains outreach calendar to ensure Agency presence at civic, professional, and consumer-related organizations. Coordinates promotions and educational programs with other agencies and stakeholders, encouraging collaboration and leveraging communications impact.
• Performs fundamental supervisory and leadership functions in accordance with Department policies and procedures, best practices and Federal and State rules and regulations, especially with regard to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) standards.  Maintains an effective organizational team and motivates diverse staff to accomplish mission critical operations and objectives.
• Leads or supports other projects proactively or as assigned by Agency leadership. Projects may require driving to location outside of regular office location. Continuously engages in process improvement to support Agency, Division, and Bureau-wide strategies, objectives, and initiatives.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

Examples of duties

A bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of public relations and communications experience in an administrative capacity. 

All degrees must be from a college or higher education institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education & Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted with prior State Human Resources approval.

Preferred: Experience in dealing with politically sensitive information. 

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.
• Occasional overnight travel.
• Requires holder to drive routinely.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Overtime and/or weekend work with Deputy approval.
• Lifting requirements: 20 lbs.
• In-office role.