Admissions Counselor

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role involves recruiting students by traveling throughout designated counties to high schools and community organizations, reporting recruitment activities and outcomes to the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success. The counselor also advises students on academic and career services and manages follow-up communications and reporting through a CRM system.

Highlights

Travel to and participate in recruitment events across multiple counties including Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester.

Conduct follow-up communications with potential students via phone, email, mail, face-to-face, and campus tours using a CRM system.

Advise students on academic planning, including course selection and degree requirements, and assist with campus resources like admissions and financial aid files.

Provide career services assistance and support students across East and West campuses, including international students.

Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field plus one or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge of student services programs and strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Work schedule is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility as needed.

Reports to the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success.

Part of USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College within the USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level.

Admissions Counselor Full Description

Toggle navigation

Admissions Counselor Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo
Posting Number	STA00893PO25
Job Family	Enrollment Management
Job Function	Admissions
USC Market Title	Admissions Representative
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132599
Job Level	P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Admissions Counselor
Campus	Salkehatchie
Work County	Allendale
College/Division	USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level
Department	USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College
State Pay Band	5
Approved Starting Salary
Advertised Salary Range
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Typically, Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and as needed by the department.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category

About USC

About University of South Carolina	From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement	The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	The recruiter will be responsible for traveling throughout the five county service area to high schools, community groups, and other organizations to recruit students to our campuses. The recruiter will report to the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success regarding recruitment, enrollment goals, strategies, and results.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials	N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Knowledge of student services programs & activities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, students, parents, and community patrons.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Travel to and participate in various recruitment events throughout the Salkehatchie region (Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, and Hampton counties) and other assigned service areas including Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties to recruit students. Participate in on-campus recruiting events including open house, Saturday visits, orientation, and other special events. Provide career services assistance
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	70

Job Duty	Conduct follow-up communications to potential students to include but not limited to: phone calls, emails, mail outs, face-to-face contacts, and campus tours. Student information will be stored in CRM system. Provide and analyze statistical reports and data as needed. Admission reports will be evaluated on a weekly basis. Weekly recaps are turned in as necessary.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Admissions Counselor will serve as academic advisor to students attending both East and West campuses, including international students. Students are helped with choosing classes that fit into their degree of choice. Will also assist students with career services, change of campus, completion of admissions and financial aid files, setting up email, SSC, and blackboard.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	12/01/2025
Job Open Date	11/07/2025
Job Close Date	11/14/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/197610
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Resume

Optional Documents

To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at
.

Any data not saved will be lost.

Click 'OK' to keep your session active.

Original Job Description