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University of South Carolina

Career Services Coordinator

🇺🇸 Columbia, SC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $60K

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ August 5th, 2025

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Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a Career Services Coordinator. The coordinator instructs SCHC internship courses, manages the internship program's administration, and develops career and professional development initiatives for SCHC students. They also facilitate alumni connections to support student career growth.

Highlights
  • Coordinates and promotes SCHC internship courses and manages operational functions including course enrollment and instruction via Blackboard.
  • Serves as instructor of record for multiple internship course sections throughout the academic year.
  • Develops and delivers career development workshops and presentations exclusively for SCHC students.
  • Manages alumni connection initiatives, linking SCHC students with alumni for career opportunities.
  • Supports students interested in post-undergraduate education, including collaboration on law school initiatives.
  • Promotes honors internship-related scholarships and assists with application reviews.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of related experience or equivalent qualifications.
  • Prefers prior career coaching and higher education teaching experience and familiarity with USC policies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills are essential.
  • Salary range: $45,133 to $60,000 annually; full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek.

Career Services Coordinator Full Description

Career Services Coordinator
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 August 24, 2025. 

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Posting Number  | STA00630PO25
Job Family  | Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function  | Career Services
USC Market Title  | Student Career Services Specialist
Link to USC Market Title  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131745
Job Level  | P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)  | Career Services Coordinator
Campus  | Columbia
Work County  | Richland
College/Division  | South Carolina Honors College
Department  | HNRS South Carolina Honors College
State Pay Band  | 5
Approved Starting Salary  | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range  | $45,133- $60,000
Location of Vacancy  | SC
Part/Full Time  | Full Time
Hours per Week  | 37.5
Work Schedule  | Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with one hour, the hours per week is 37.5
Basis  | 12 months
Job Search Category  | Administrative
 
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 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  | Honors College staff members should possess a wide-ranging intellectual curiosity and a commitment to working with high-achieving students. As Career Services Coordinator, the incumbent will serve as instructor of record for SCHC internship courses and coordinate the promotion, implementation and evaluation of the program. They will be responsible for reviewing SCHC internship contracts, meeting with and preparing students for their internship experiences, and managing administrative operational functions of the internship program, including course enrollment and instruction through Blackboard. The incumbent will also develop and execute innovative and engaging career and professional development for SCHC students, including workshops and presentations pertaining to post-undergraduate opportunities. The incumbent will develop and manage alumni connections initiatives, connecting SCHC students to SCHC alumni, working alongside the SCHS development team and Career Services Director.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience  | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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 career coaching experience in a university career center, academic unit or industry.
· Prior teaching experience in higher education.
· Some knowledge of USC policies, procedures and programs.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  | Applicants must have the ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The successful candidate will be well organized, have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to deal diplomatically with various constituent groups and be proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret information accurately are critical.
 
Job Duties 
Job Duty  | SCHC Internship ProgramCoordinates the promotion, implementation and evaluation of year-round SCHC internship courses. Promotes SCHC internships to employers and students. Assists in the preparation of students for internship experiences. Manages administrative and operational functions of the SCHC Internship Program. Serves as primary instructor of record for multiple sections of SCHC internship courses (fall, spring and summer), and facilitates the Blackboard courses. Communicates accurate and relevant information regarding the honors internship program to staff and students via multiple communication channels, including emails and the SCHC Newsletter.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 35Job Duty  | Career DevelopmentDevelops and executes career/professional development workshops, meetings and presentations exclusively for SCHC students. Collaborate with SCHC student organizations and groups for any workshop or presentation requests (may also bring in campus partners such as Career Center).
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 20Job Duty  | Alumni Initiatives and ConnectionsManages the process of connecting Honors College alumni to current students for career development opportunities. Create initiatives that allow students to conduct informational interviews and job shadowing with SCHC alumni. Oversee SCHC alumni requests to hire SCHC students for internships or jobs. Works closely with SCHC Development staff to host alumni events that support students in their career development.
Essential Function  | No
Percentage of Time  | 20Job Duty  | Post-Undergraduate Educational SupportProvides guidance to SCHC students and advisors on pre-professional topics and initiatives. Supports students interested in pursuing post-undergraduate education by developing innovative programming. Serves as liaison with the Office of Pre-Professional and Graduate Advising, and as primary contact for students interested in attending law school, collaborating with the SCHC Manager of Special Program on USC Rice School of Law initiatives and outreach.
Essential Function  | No
Percentage of Time  | 15Job Duty  | ScholarshipsPromote all available scholarships pertaining to the honors internship program, including the Summer Smith Taylor Scholarship, on the website and SCHC newsletter. Supports and assists Career Services Director in application review and decision making process.
Essential Function  | No
Percentage of Time  | 5Job Duty  | Other dutiesAdditional duties and responsibilities, in support of other activities of the Honors College.
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  |
Job Open Date  | 08/01/2025
Job Close Date  | 08/24/2025
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 24, 2025.
 

Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/192384

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 (*).
  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 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
  2. * Why are you interested in this particular job in the Honors College at USC? 
    (Open Ended Question)
  3. * Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application? 
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Describe your experience working in higher ed, or in a complex office environment. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  5. * Do you have any career services or internships experience? 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents