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CIC Undergraduate Recruiter

🇺🇸 Columbia, South Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $53K - $70K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ August 26th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a CIC Undergraduate Recruiter. The role involves recruiting undergraduate students for the College of Information and Communications by creating and executing recruitment strategies to meet enrollment goals. The recruiter engages both on and off campus, manages student tours, coordinates ambassador programs, and communicates with prospective students to support enrollment efforts.

Highlights
  • Plan and execute student engagement events and admitted student days to promote CIC programs.
  • Conduct visits to South Carolina high schools and technical colleges to encourage enrollment and pathway program participation.
  • Manage on-campus tours for prospective students, parents, and groups, coordinating ambassador support and materials.
  • Lead ambassador recruitment, training, scheduling, and support for college events.
  • Provide outreach and follow-up communication to prospective students using Mailchimp and other platforms.
  • Require proficiency in Microsoft Office, communication skills, and ability to work independently with multiple priorities.
  • Require a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination.
  • Preferred experience includes working with college students, knowledge of USC policies, and expertise with social media and SEO tools.
  • Expected to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends; ability to engage a diverse student body.
  • Compensation range is $52,526 to $70,000 based on qualifications with full benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development.

CIC Undergraduate Recruiter Full Description

CIC Undergraduate Recruiter
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 September 13, 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.

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Posting Number  | STA00647PO26
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 - $53,576 $66,970 $80,364
Anticipated Hiring Range  | $52,526 - $70,000 - based on qualifications
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, 37.5 hours per week. 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.

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

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. 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 an ability to work with changing priorities and multiple projects in a high-volume environment, excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. 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. Able to work with a diverse student body, faculty, administrators 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  | 25Job 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  | 20Job 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  | 20Job 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  | 10Job 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  | 10Job 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  | 10Job Duty  | Other Duties as AssignedIncluding, 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  | 08/25/2026
Job Close Date  | 09/13/2026
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 September 13, 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/212267
EEO Statement  | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * 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
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
  1. Other Supporting Documents