CIC Undergraduate Recruiter

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The University of South Carolina is hiring a CIC Undergraduate Recruiter. This role involves recruiting undergraduate students for the College of Information and Communications by developing and implementing recruitment strategies to meet enrollment objectives and managing student engagement through various events and outreach activities.

Highlights

Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus student engagement events, including tours and admitted student days.

Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, technical colleges, and USC Palmetto College campuses for recruitment and pathway programs.

Lead ambassador recruitment, training, scheduling, and management.

Manage communication and outreach to prospective students using tools like Mailchimp, email, and text messaging.

Require proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of student development and university policies.

Must have excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with social media and search engine optimization tools is preferred.

Position offers an anticipated salary range of $53,000 to $66,000 annually and includes comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, and leave.

Job entails working a standard Monday to Friday schedule with flexibility for evenings and weekends to support department needs.

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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.

We are only accepting applications submitted by April 19, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

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Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00139PO26
Job Family	Enrollment Management
Job Function	Student Services
USC Market Title	Student Services Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132683
Job Level	P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	CIC Undergraduate Recruiter
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Information and Communications
Department	CIC College of Information and Communications
State Pay Range	G09
USC Market Range	MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789
Anticipated Hiring Range	$53,000.00 - $66,000.00
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other

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	A self-starter, the undergraduate recruiter will recruit undergraduate students for the College’s undergraduate academic programs for the College of Information and Communications. This includes creating an executing a recruitment strategy to meet enrollment goals.
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	Experience with working with college students is preferred in one or more of the following areas: program planning; general student affairs administration within a diverse campus in an urban setting; academic advising, curriculum planning and college teaching; supporting and advising graduate students. Knowledge of student development, USC systems, and USC policies and procedures. Experience with social media and search engine optimization tools.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the general public. Proficiency in computer applications, electronic mail systems, and online University systems. Must be detail orientated, self-motivated, and able to work independently and carefully manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with short deadlines in a high-volume environment. Must have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Must have an ability to work with changing priorities and multiple projects in a high-volume environment. Knowledge of the academic policies and procedures of the University and the College of Information and Communications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required. Effective written and oral communication skills required. Must be able to work with a diverse student body, faculty and administrators. Ability and willingness to work evenings and some weekends is expected. Ability to analyze data, to produce reports, to keep detailed and accurate records, and to maintain confidentiality.

Job Duties

Job Duty	On-Campus Student Engagement Plan, promote, and execute student engagement events (i.e. workshop, movie night). Plan and execute admitted student days for prospective students. Drive engagement with flagship college events (i.e. guest speakers, hackathons). Maintain relationship with exploratory advising to promote new course and major offerings. Utilize all available means to promote CIC majors and minors.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	25

Job Duty	Off-Campus Student Engagement Conduct regular visits with South Carolina high schools targeting classes and clubs with direct interest in information and communication fields. Invite and host high school students for on campus tours and events. Establish and maintain relationships with area technical colleges to promote pathway programs and transfer student enrollment. Engage with USC Palmetto College campuses to promote pathway programs. External visits are expected an average of one day per week during the academic year.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Knowledge of CIC Curriculum and Student Experience Learn and be able to articulate basic academic requirements of CIC undergraduate majors and minors. Become familiar with potential job outcomes for CIC undergraduate majors. Provide examples of student experience (i.e. study abroad and student organizations). Attend regular meetings with university admissions office.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Prospective Student Tours Manage on campus tours for prospective students, parents, and school groups. Coordinate tour offerings with central admissions. Schedule ambassador and/or staff coverage for tours. Ensure printed and presentation materials are up to date and available.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Ambassador Management Lead annual ambassador search, interview, and hiring process. Provide orientation and training for college ambassadors. Manage scheduling and timecard approval for ambassadors. Field requests and schedule ambassadors to support non-recruiting college events.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Contact Nurturing Provide outreach to prospective students following tours and engagement events. Manage email and text distribution and response through Mailchimp. Responding to text and email inquiries as appropriate.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Other Duties as Assigned Including, but not limited to cross training on graduate program offerings and assisting graduate recruiter with backup event coverage. Support efforts of other college organizations interacting with prospective students.
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	03/09/2026
Job Close Date	04/19/2026
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 April 19, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/203257
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

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* Do you have at least 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

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Resume
List of References and Contact Information

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