WELCOME TO CLEMSON!
Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.
Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
So,... are you ready?
JOB SUMMARY:
Develop and implement strategic marketing and communications initiatives that advance Clemson University Research
Foundations mission, research enterprise visibility, and technology commercialization efforts. Lead integrated marketing
campaigns, digital communications, content development, and stakeholder engagement initiatives that support university
research, innovation, intellectual property, and entrepreneurial programming, including Clemsons NSF I-Corps program.
JOB DUTIES:
35% - Essential - Strategic Marketing & Communications Leadership: Develop and implement CURF¿s comprehensive
marketing and communications strategy aligned with Clemson Elevate and Division of Research
priorities. Coordinate cross-functional communications initiatives, oversee campaign planning and
execution, and collaborate with university leadership and external stakeholders to increase visibility of
Clemson research, innovation, and commercialization efforts.
25% - Essential - Digital Content, Brand Management & Communications Operations: Direct CURF¿s digital
communications strategy across web, social media, email marketing, and multimedia platforms.
Manage content calendars, communications workflows, analytics tracking, and audience engagement
initiatives. Ensure brand consistency and effective storytelling across marketing channels while
supervising student interns and supporting content development activities.
20% - Essential - Content Development, Publications & Outreach: Lead development and production of marketing
collateral, newsletters, reports, presentations, videos, and promotional materials for academic,
industry, funding, and entrepreneurial audiences. Support outreach events, workshops, and special
initiatives that promote Clemson research expertise, intellectual property, and innovation ecosystem
engagement.
20% - Essential - NSF I-Corps Program Management: Coordinate Clemsons NSF I-Corps program operations and
communications, supporting entrepreneurial research teams through recruitment, scheduling, cohort
coordination, workshop logistics, promotional outreach, and participant communications.
Collaborate with university and external partners to increase awareness and participation in
commercialization programming.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Bachelors Degree
Work experience related to development and dissemination of informational material
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - Masters Degree
Work Exp 2+ years
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the departments budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
100% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
50% - Walk or move about
100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
100% - Recognize or inspect visually
100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
5% - Overnight Travel
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hrs: 37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Expected Salary Range ($ 66,400.00 - $ 75,000.00)
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidates previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemsons compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
June 5, 2026
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the jobs minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.