Admissions Counselor

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University of South Carolina is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role involves managing recruitment and admissions activities for USC Lancaster, counseling prospective students and other community members about admissions and matriculation policies, and planning and evaluating recruiting efforts to meet enrollment goals.

Highlights

Manage prospect and applicant pools throughout the admissions process from prospect to matriculation.
Counsel prospective students, parents, school counselors, faculty, and staff on admissions and college selection processes.
Plan and coordinate recruitment events such as open houses, campus tours, and information sessions.
Develop marketing initiatives and materials supporting USC degree programs and recruitment.
Use CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and student information systems (e.g., Banner) with attention to data integrity.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of related experience or equivalent combination of training and education.
Preferred experience includes recruiting, public relations, sales, communications, marketing, or student involvement roles.
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple assignments under deadlines.
Position offers a starting salary of $41,258 with salary commensurate with qualifications.
Works within USC Lancaster's Palmetto College division, focusing on enrollment management and admissions functions.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

A complete application must include the following:

Completed application form
Cover Letter
Resume
Contact information - including a phone number and email address - for a minimum of three professional references

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00896PO25
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	Lancaster
Work County	Lancaster
College/Division	USC Lancaster College/Division Level
Department	USC Lancaster - Palmetto College
State Pay Band	5
Approved Starting Salary	$41,258
Advertised Salary Range	Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	The standard work schedule will be Monday-Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Student Services

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 Admissions Counselor is responsible for the recruitment and admissions activities for USC Lancaster. This employee counsels and advises prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, faculty, staff, and other members of the college community regarding the institution, admissions, and matriculation policies and procedures. This employee will also perform the planning, coordinating, operating, and evaluating of assigned recruiting activities to achieve enrollment objectives for the University.
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
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in recruiting, public relations, sales, communications, marketing, or related student involvement experience, such as student ambassador, tour guide, orientation leader, etc. Experience working with CRM software (ex. Salesforce) and with a student information system (ex. Banner). Must be detail oriented and have a concern for data integrity.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Must have strong verbal and written communication and organization skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivity to deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances; willingness to travel and availability for evening and weekend work.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Manages assigned prospect/applicant pool throughout the applicant process, to include conversion from prospect-to-applicant-to-acceptance status-to matriculation.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Counsels and advises prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, faculty, staff, and other members of the college community regarding USC Lancaster admissions, matriculation policies and procedures, and the college selection process.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Plan and coordinate open houses, special events on and off campus, the Lancer Ambassador program, VIP campus tours, and online information sessions with the public.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Development of marketing initiatives and materials for USC degree programs and recruitment efforts. Implements recruitment strategies as assigned.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Function	No
Percentage of Time	5

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	02/02/2025
Job Open Date	11/11/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. A complete application must include the following: Completed application form Cover Letter Resume Contact information – including a phone number and email address – for a minimum of three professional references
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/197643
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 (*).

* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have prior experience in recruiting, public relations, sales, communications, marketing, or related student involvement experience (student ambassador, tour guide, orientation leader, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience working with CRM software (ex. Salesforce) and with a student information system (ex. Banner)?
- Yes
- No
* Are you detail oriented?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have concern for data integrity?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume
List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

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