Data and Communications Manager

Salary : $57,700.00 - $103,900.00 Annually

Location : Charleston County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 182480

Agency : Trident Technical College

Division : Continuing Educ. & Econ. Develop.-Envir. & Safety

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Residency Requirement : No

Class Code : : AK04

Position Number : : 61161781

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : 40 hours per week. Based on the demand of the project, shifts may vary.

Pay Grade : Band 7

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application, which is reviewed as needed. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their applications or the interview process. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201. It is essential to include unofficial transcripts with your application. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Unofficial transcripts can be mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), faxed to 843.574.6682, or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time. Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The Data and Communications Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for project operations supporting multiple stakeholders. Responsible for directing the collection, analysis, and reporting of complex data sets critical to workforce training initiatives and organizational performance metrics. Ensures data integrity across systems and drives data-informed decision-making processes. Leads internal and external communications for all project-related matters, ensuring alignment, consistency, and transparency across stakeholder groups. Oversees recruitment strategy and execution, including representing the organization at job fairs and industry conferences, managing candidate outreach, and facilitating referrals for open positions with a need. Prepares required documentation to support the project initiative. This position plays a vital leadership role in coordinating with executive leadership, training teams, and external partners to ensure project objectives are met.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and relevant project management experience or any equivalent combination of education and / or experience.

Project management experience. Candidates must have strong presentation and communication skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities to include, but not limited to problem solving, flexible work scheduling, adapting to a changing environment and working with a wide variety of people at all levels.

Additional Comments

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, Official transcripts / certifications are required.

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and / or certifications. Upon hire, Official transcripts / certifications are required.

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to by the deadline date and time.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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.