Dir. IT Events Plan/Brand

The University of South Carolina (USC) is a comprehensive public university system consisting of eight institutions across South Carolina, including its major research campus located in Columbia. With over 50,000 students enrolled statewide, USC serves the diverse educational needs of the state through a variety of campus locations and programs. The university emphasizes community service with a mission to foster healthier and more educated communities across South Carolina and beyond. It holds a strong commitment to inclusivity, military veteran employment, and providing quality higher education in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment.

The Division of Information Technology at USC is seeking a visionary and highly skilled Director of IT Events Planning and Branding to lead its event management and branding strategies. This full-time managerial role reports to the IT Service Management department within the Division of Information Technology at the Columbia campus, with a standard work schedule of 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and a 37.5-hour work week. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $63,557 to $79,446 annually. The position entails a 12-month appointment with various responsibilities and a focus on driving strategic engagement through events and branding.

The Director of IT Events Planning and Branding is charged with shaping and promoting the identity of USC's Division of Information Technology by orchestrating high-impact technology-focused events and innovative branding efforts. This includes planning educational symposiums related to technology, artificial intelligence showcases, and security events that highlight the university's cutting-edge advancements. The role extends beyond event logistics by crafting visually compelling content, including videos and graphics, that effectively communicate the division's mission and impact across campus and broader audiences.

This leadership position involves managing the entire lifecycle of IT-related events, coordinating with cross-campus stakeholders to ensure alignment with the university's strategic priorities and IT objectives. The director is responsible for overseeing budgets, vendor management, and volunteer coordination to ensure seamless event execution. Furthermore, the role requires driving customer engagement by leveraging communications channels such as newsletters, digital platforms, and social media to create narratives that connect people with IT initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning, branding, and marketing—preferably within higher education or technology sectors—and possess strong project management, organizational, and communication skills. A collaborative approach and a passion for innovation will be essential to foster partnerships, enhance the USC IT brand, and maximize participation and engagement from diverse campus communities.

This position also involves supervising and mentoring a team including support staff and student employees, ensuring professional development and high standards in event planning and media production. The director's creativity and strategic thinking will be critical in developing outreach campaigns and innovative event concepts that resonate with diverse university stakeholders.

The University of South Carolina offers an attractive benefits package for full-time employees, including health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition and dependent scholarships, generous paid leave, paid parental leave, as well as professional development opportunities. Employment at USC means joining a forward-thinking, inclusive institution dedicated to innovation and community impact, working amidst an energetic leadership team in the vibrant city of Columbia, South Carolina.

This opportunity is ideal for a strategic leader ready to make a lasting impact on USC's technology narrative through engagement, branding, and event excellence.