University of South Carolina
Career Counselor
🇺🇸 Spartanburg, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $41K - $44K
💻 Other
🗓️ December 10th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Career Counselor. The role involves providing career development support to students through individual appointments and emphasizes outreach via classroom presentations, workshops, and special events. The counselor assists with resume and interview preparation, organizes career fairs, builds employer partnerships, and utilizes technology platforms to engage students.
Highlights
- Assist students with resume, cover letter, personal statement writing, and interview preparation.
- Conduct workshops, organize career fairs, grad school events, and facilitate classroom presentations.
- Develop partnerships with employers to create opportunities for students and promote use of Handshake platform.
- Use technology tools including Handshake, Big Interview, Focus 2, Navigate, Outlook, and LinkedIn for communication and engagement.
- Oversee the Career Closet inventory, donations, and related processes.
- Perform tracking, data collection, and participate in monthly and annual departmental reporting.
- Create and distribute quarterly newsletters to faculty, staff, students, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders.
- Requires bachelor’s degree in related field plus 1 or more years of experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and experience.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and/or prior experience in career services or human resources.
- Salary range is $41,258 - $43,660 based on education and experience, plus benefits including health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, dependent scholarships, EAP, leave, holidays, and professional development opportunities.
Career Counselor Full Description
Career Counselor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Professional Development Opportunities
Posting Details
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Posting Summary
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Posting Number | RTF00279PO25
USC Market Title | Student Career Services Specialist
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/159887
Business Title (Internal Title) | Career Counselor
Campus | Upstate
Work County | Spartanburg
College/Division | USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department | UPS Career Management
Advertised Salary Range | $41,258 - $43,660; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy | USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | USC Upstate’s standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
Type of Staff Position | Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | RTF00279PO25
USC Market Title | Student Career Services Specialist
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/159887
Business Title (Internal Title) | Career Counselor
Campus | Upstate
Work County | Spartanburg
College/Division | USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department | UPS Career Management
Advertised Salary Range | $41,258 - $43,660; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy | USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | USC Upstate’s standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
Type of Staff Position | Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
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.
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), 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 UofSC 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.
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), 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 UofSC 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.
South Carolina Retirement | Yes
State Insurance Programs | Yes
Annual Leave | Yes
Sick Leave | Yes
State Insurance Programs | Yes
Annual Leave | Yes
Sick Leave | Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Career Counselor – Grant
University of South Carolina Upstate
RTF00279PO25
Spartanburg, SC
The Career Counselor provides career development support to students through individual appointments and includes an emphasis on outreach associated with classroom presentations, workshops, and special events.
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 | A master’s degree and/or prior experience working in career services or human resources.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A successful background check is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required as are the abilities to perform detailed work, deal with regular interruptions, handle multiple concurrent tasks, and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with regard to student records and information.
University of South Carolina Upstate
RTF00279PO25
Spartanburg, SC
The Career Counselor provides career development support to students through individual appointments and includes an emphasis on outreach associated with classroom presentations, workshops, and special events.
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 | A master’s degree and/or prior experience working in career services or human resources.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A successful background check is required. Excellent interpersonal skills are required as are the abilities to perform detailed work, deal with regular interruptions, handle multiple concurrent tasks, and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality with regard to student records and information.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Assist students with writing and revising resumes, cover letters, and personal statements as well as interview preparation.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Conduct workshops; organize career fairs and grad school events; and facilitate classroom presentations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Initiate and build mutually beneficial partnerships with employers to develop opportunities for students and promote Handshake as a regular means of connecting all stakeholders.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Utilize technology (Handshake, Big Interview, Focus 2, Navigate, Outlook, LinkedIn) to engage students and other stakeholders with regular communication regarding internships, upcoming events, employment opportunities, interviewing, and career exploration.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Provide additional oversight for the Career Closet, including inventory management and seasonal clean-outs, tracking, processing donations, and tax receipting as requested.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assist with regular tracking/data collection and participate in all monthly and annual reporting of individual/departmental activities.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Create and distribute a quarterly departmental newsletter for faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Conduct workshops; organize career fairs and grad school events; and facilitate classroom presentations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Initiate and build mutually beneficial partnerships with employers to develop opportunities for students and promote Handshake as a regular means of connecting all stakeholders.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Utilize technology (Handshake, Big Interview, Focus 2, Navigate, Outlook, LinkedIn) to engage students and other stakeholders with regular communication regarding internships, upcoming events, employment opportunities, interviewing, and career exploration.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Provide additional oversight for the Career Closet, including inventory management and seasonal clean-outs, tracking, processing donations, and tax receipting as requested.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assist with regular tracking/data collection and participate in all monthly and annual reporting of individual/departmental activities.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Create and distribute a quarterly departmental newsletter for faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
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. | No
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. | No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 02/01/2026
Position End Date |
Job Open Date | 12/09/2025
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Program Dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/199494
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 | 02/01/2026
Position End Date |
Job Open Date | 12/09/2025
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Program Dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/199494
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 (*).
- * This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Do you wish to continue applying for this position?
- Yes
- No
- * Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a bachelor’s degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
- * The salary range for this position is $41,258 - $43,660 based on education and experience. Is this salary acceptable to you?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
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