University of South Carolina
Asst Dir, Employer Relations
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $54K - $81K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ December 23rd, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Assistant Director, Employer Relations. The role involves representing the Darla Moore School of Business with industry partners to secure full-time placement and internship opportunities for students and overseeing employer activity for designated industries while supporting graduate and undergraduate career education efforts.
Highlights
- Manage relationships with firms within assigned industry verticals or geographic areas to meet student job market needs.
- Facilitate outreach to support internship placements for IMBA students in coordination with corporate outreach and graduate career education teams.
- Coordinate activities showcasing students to corporate clients and support events requiring corporate sponsorship.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external USC offices to coordinate employer recruitment and form corporate partnerships.
- Required bachelor’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Preferred experience includes work with faculty and service-learning initiatives.
- Knowledge of Darla Moore School of Business mission, management principles, presentation, and reporting skills.
- Position offers a salary range of $54,165 to $81,247 annually.
- Full-time position with a standard 37.5 hour workweek and flexible scheduling to meet department needs.
- Serves the Darla Moore School of Business Office of Career Management focusing on graduate and undergraduate student populations.
Asst Dir, Employer Relations Full Description
Asst Dir, Employer Relations
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.
We are only accepting applications submitted by February 1, 2026.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo |
Posting Number | STA00992PO25
Job Family | Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function | Career Services
USC Market Title | Career Development Administrator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/144859
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Asst Dir, Employer Relations
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Darla Moore School of Business
Department | DMSB Office of Career Mgmt (OCM)
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165 - $81,247
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 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 | Other Professional
Posting Number | STA00992PO25
Job Family | Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function | Career Services
USC Market Title | Career Development Administrator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/144859
Job Level | P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) | Asst Dir, Employer Relations
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Darla Moore School of Business
Department | DMSB Office of Career Mgmt (OCM)
State Pay Band | 6
Approved Starting Salary | $54,165
Advertised Salary Range | $54,165 - $81,247
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 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 | 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.
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.
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 Office of Career Management, Darla Moore School of Business, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director of Employer Relations. This position will represent the Darla Moore School of Business (DMSB) with new and established partners within an assigned industry vertical or geographic area to provide full-time placement and internship opportunities for Moore School of Business students. Will also oversee all employer activity for their designated industry/assigned clients on campus and ensure that employers are treated in an appropriate and relevant manner. This position will support the efforts of the Graduate Career Education Team and will be in part responsible for placement outcomes related the 8 graduate student populations while generating postings for the broader undergraduate student population.
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 |
Preferred Qualifications | Prior work experience with faculty and service-learning initiatives.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of DMSB’s mission, programs and objectives. Knowledge of management principles. Ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
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 |
Preferred Qualifications | Prior work experience with faculty and service-learning initiatives.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of DMSB’s mission, programs and objectives. Knowledge of management principles. Ability to make presentations and prepare reports.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Focus on external outreach of the Moore School by establishing and maintaining relationships with firms in the assigned industry areas to meet the current needs of the job market for the student population. Outreach should produce postings for the broader undergraduate population, and specialized masters programs.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 50Job Duty | Facilitate outreach efforts to support internship placements for IMBA students, coordinating closely with the Director of Corporate Outreach and the Graduate Career Education Team.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Serve as coordinator of activities that showcase graduate and undergraduate students to key corporate clients and key corporate targets. Support the UC Career Team’s UG events that require corporate sponsorship/participation.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Assume active role within the Moore School to work with all internal departments, and all external USC offices, to assist in coordination of Employer related recruitment on campus while ensuring that Employers integrate with relevant entities to solidify all hiring needs and forming key corporate partnerships.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 50Job Duty | Facilitate outreach efforts to support internship placements for IMBA students, coordinating closely with the Director of Corporate Outreach and the Graduate Career Education Team.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Serve as coordinator of activities that showcase graduate and undergraduate students to key corporate clients and key corporate targets. Support the UC Career Team’s UG events that require corporate sponsorship/participation.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Assume active role within the Moore School to work with all internal departments, and all external USC offices, to assist in coordination of Employer related recruitment on campus while ensuring that Employers integrate with relevant entities to solidify all hiring needs and forming key corporate partnerships.
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 | 12/18/2025
Job Close Date | 02/01/2026
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 February 1, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/200354
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 | 12/18/2025
Job Close Date | 02/01/2026
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 February 1, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/200354
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 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?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
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