University of South Carolina
Associate Director for Employer Engagement
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $60K - $89K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ June 18th, 2025
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Associate Director for Employer Engagement. The role drives employer and alumni relationships to expand internship and job opportunities for students within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences and leads strategic employer outreach through data analysis while supervising internship logistics.
Highlights
- Cultivates and manages relationships with employers and alumni to promote internship, experiential learning, and employment opportunities.
- Acts as the primary liaison for employer and alumni engagement in career-related initiatives and advises on recruitment best practices.
- Conducts strategic data analysis to prioritize industries and employers relevant to students and graduates.
- Supervises an Internship Coordinator responsible for internship logistics and support.
- Collaborates with university Career Center and college teams to enhance programs and employer participation in events and initiatives.
- Requires knowledge of career services technologies including Handshake, Mentorship HUB, Stepping Blocks, and CRM software.
- Must possess a bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience; master's degree and 5+ years preferred.
- Excellent communication, program management, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Starting salary is $59,581 with a range up to $89,371, based on experience.
- Position involves occasional travel and some evening or weekend work.
Associate Director for Employer Engagement Full Description
Associate Director for Employer Engagement
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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 1, 2025.
Posting Number | STA00492PO25
Job Family | Program Management
Job Function | Program Management
USC Market Title | Program Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133647
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Associate Director for Employer Engagement
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Band | 7
Approved Starting Salary | $59,581
Advertised Salary Range | $59,581 - $89,371
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.Occasional evening and weekend work and occasional travel will be required.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
Posting Number | STA00492PO25
Job Family | Program Management
Job Function | Program Management
USC Market Title | Program Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133647
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Associate Director for Employer Engagement
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Band | 7
Approved Starting Salary | $59,581
Advertised Salary Range | $59,581 - $89,371
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.Occasional evening and weekend work and occasional travel will be required.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
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.
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.
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 Associate Director for Employer Engagement serves as a subject matter expert for employer engagement and is a primary contact for employers and alumni looking to recruit students from the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. This role cultivates and manages relationships with employers and alumni to expand internship, experiential learning, and employment opportunities for students and new graduates of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Acting as a primary liaison, this role ensures seamless employer and alumni integration into career-related initiatives and advises on recruitment best practices. Additionally, the Associate Director for Employer Engagement conducts data analysis to strategically enhance and lead employer outreach efforts. This position reports to the Director of Experiential Learning and supervises an Internship Coordinator. Preferred candidates possess experience in employer relations, human resources, public relations, and/or career services, along with familiarity with arts and sciences programs and career technology platforms. Core responsibilities include employer and alumni engagement, program development, strategic data analysis, supervision of internship logistics, and participation in professional development. Position requires occasional travel and occasional evening and/or weekend work.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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 | None
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer a master’s degree and 5 years related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience. Professional experience in employer relations, human resources, public relations, event planning, and/or public speaking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior background in higher education, university career services, or college recruiting. Prior demonstrated experience working with alumni/employers and building relationships. Degree or significant academic background in an arts and sciences field and familiarity with degree programs in the McCausland College of Arts & Sciences. Experience working with career services technology including Handshake, Mentorship HUB, Stepping Blocks, and CRM software.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to lead projects and others, as well as work both collaboratively and independently with limited direct supervision Program development and management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities Strong analytical and creative thinking skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to cultivate and sustain partnerships Ability to work with stakeholders to achieve a desired result Commitment to continuous improvement Working knowledge of MS Office and basic computing and office skills Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
The Associate Director for Employer Engagement serves as a subject matter expert for employer engagement and is a primary contact for employers and alumni looking to recruit students from the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. This role cultivates and manages relationships with employers and alumni to expand internship, experiential learning, and employment opportunities for students and new graduates of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Acting as a primary liaison, this role ensures seamless employer and alumni integration into career-related initiatives and advises on recruitment best practices. Additionally, the Associate Director for Employer Engagement conducts data analysis to strategically enhance and lead employer outreach efforts. This position reports to the Director of Experiential Learning and supervises an Internship Coordinator. Preferred candidates possess experience in employer relations, human resources, public relations, and/or career services, along with familiarity with arts and sciences programs and career technology platforms. Core responsibilities include employer and alumni engagement, program development, strategic data analysis, supervision of internship logistics, and participation in professional development. Position requires occasional travel and occasional evening and/or weekend work.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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 | None
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer a master’s degree and 5 years related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience. Professional experience in employer relations, human resources, public relations, event planning, and/or public speaking. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Prior background in higher education, university career services, or college recruiting. Prior demonstrated experience working with alumni/employers and building relationships. Degree or significant academic background in an arts and sciences field and familiarity with degree programs in the McCausland College of Arts & Sciences. Experience working with career services technology including Handshake, Mentorship HUB, Stepping Blocks, and CRM software.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to lead projects and others, as well as work both collaboratively and independently with limited direct supervision Program development and management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities Strong analytical and creative thinking skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to cultivate and sustain partnerships Ability to work with stakeholders to achieve a desired result Commitment to continuous improvement Working knowledge of MS Office and basic computing and office skills Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
Job Duties
Job Duty | Employer and Alumni Engagement:
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with employers and alumni to promote internship and job opportunities for undergraduate students in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Collaborate with the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Advancement team to provide support to contacts looking to support students’ career readiness. Serve as the primary point of contact for employers and alumni looking to engage with and recruit students in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Provide support and education to employers on best practices for hiring and recruiting within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. A special focus of this role will be to cultivate relationships with employers to provide internship opportunities for the McCausland summer internship program.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Collaboration, Program Development, and Departmental Support:Serve as the college liaison to the university Career Center’s employer relations team to enhance current programs and services for McCausland College of Arts and Sciences students. Work closely with Experiential Learning Coordinator to integrate employers and alumni into college events and initiatives. Support career readiness initiatives by supporting employer participation in McCausland College of Arts and Sciences networking opportunities, events, panels, and workshops. Recruit and provide support to employers participating in the McCausland summer internship program.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Strategic Data Analysis:Consult with individual academic units to identify industries and employers that are relevant to their specific student populations. Analyze current information on where McCausland College of Arts and Sciences students go after graduation to identify possible industries and employers to engage. Stay up to date with current regional and national hiring trends and share information with college leadership and academic units. Provide insights that inform decisions on which industries and employers to prioritize.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Supervision: Supervises Internship Coordinator who provides logistical and technical support for student internships.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other Duties and Professional Development:Contribute to the success of the Office of Undergraduate Studies and the McCausland College of Arts of Sciences by performing all other duties as assigned. Participate in professional development selected in consultation with supervisor, to stay current with and enhance job skills.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with employers and alumni to promote internship and job opportunities for undergraduate students in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Collaborate with the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Advancement team to provide support to contacts looking to support students’ career readiness. Serve as the primary point of contact for employers and alumni looking to engage with and recruit students in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Provide support and education to employers on best practices for hiring and recruiting within the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. A special focus of this role will be to cultivate relationships with employers to provide internship opportunities for the McCausland summer internship program.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Collaboration, Program Development, and Departmental Support:Serve as the college liaison to the university Career Center’s employer relations team to enhance current programs and services for McCausland College of Arts and Sciences students. Work closely with Experiential Learning Coordinator to integrate employers and alumni into college events and initiatives. Support career readiness initiatives by supporting employer participation in McCausland College of Arts and Sciences networking opportunities, events, panels, and workshops. Recruit and provide support to employers participating in the McCausland summer internship program.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Strategic Data Analysis:Consult with individual academic units to identify industries and employers that are relevant to their specific student populations. Analyze current information on where McCausland College of Arts and Sciences students go after graduation to identify possible industries and employers to engage. Stay up to date with current regional and national hiring trends and share information with college leadership and academic units. Provide insights that inform decisions on which industries and employers to prioritize.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Supervision: Supervises Internship Coordinator who provides logistical and technical support for student internships.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other Duties and Professional Development:Contribute to the success of the Office of Undergraduate Studies and the McCausland College of Arts of Sciences by performing all other duties as assigned. Participate in professional development selected in consultation with supervisor, to stay current with and enhance job skills.
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.
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
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 06/17/2025
Job Close Date | 08/01/2025
Open Until Filled | No
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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 1, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189235
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.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 06/17/2025
Job Close Date | 08/01/2025
Open Until Filled | No
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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by August 1, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189235
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 possess a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience (which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
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