University of South Carolina
Employer Relations Specialist
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $30 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ August 15th, 2025
CRM
SaaS
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Employer Relations Specialist. The role involves expanding and strengthening partnerships between the university and employers from various industries, providing employer consultation and support, managing relationships, and supporting the Career Center's programs and events. The position also requires tracking employer engagement data to inform strategic planning and enhance employer engagement strategies.
Highlights
- Proactively identify and connect with employers aligned with USC's academic programs and student interests.
- Provide one-on-one consultations and group webinars to employers on engaging with USC students and departments.
- Cultivate and maintain year-round relationships with employers, offering exceptional customer service.
- Support Career Center programs and events including career fairs; approve employer accounts and job postings on Handshake.
- Track and analyze employer engagement metrics and report outcomes to support strategic planning.
- Preferred knowledge of employer relations, career services, CRM systems, and Handshake platform.
- Requires excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Bachelor's degree or five years of related professional experience required.
- Part-time position offered at $30.00 per hour, with 20 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday.
- Position supports the SAAS Career Center within the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support.
Employer Relations Specialist Full Description
Employer Relations Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please ensure to fill out the application entirely and put all of your experience on the application.
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.
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.
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Posting Number | TMP02153PO25
Job Code Title | Administrative Coordinator I
Advertised Title | Employer Relations Specialist
Campus | Columbia
College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department | SAAS Career Center
Salary | $30.00/per hour
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Part Time
Hours per Week | 20
Work Schedule | Hours will vary based on needs of department. The standard hours are Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | TMP02153PO25
Job Code Title | Administrative Coordinator I
Advertised Title | Employer Relations Specialist
Campus | Columbia
College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department | SAAS Career Center
Salary | $30.00/per hour
Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time | Part Time
Hours per Week | 20
Work Schedule | Hours will vary based on needs of department. The standard hours are Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm
Job Search Category | Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina | The University of South Carolina System is comprised of the state’s flagship university in Columbia (founded in 1801 and currently one of the top 50 “Best Colleges” according to U.S. News and World Report), three regional comprehensive universities (USC Aiken, USC Beaufort and USC Upstate), and Palmetto College consisting of four two-year campuses (USC Lancaster, USC Salkehatchie, USC Sumter, USC Union and Fort Jackson/Extended University). Together, the USC System institutions offer more than 450 degree programs on campus and online and are uniquely positioned to meet the state’s educational, cultural, health and research needs. The System employs nearly 14,000 people who work daily to improve the lives of students, fellow South Carolinians and the world. Our diverse engaged faculty and staff enjoy a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.
Benefits for Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Employer Outreach Specialist plays a key role in expanding and deepening relationships between the University of South Carolina and employers across a range of industries. This position supports strategic outreach, builds partnerships that enhance student career opportunities, and ensures a high-quality experience for employers engaging with the USC Career Center.
Preferred qualifications: Knowledge of employer relations and career services Open to feedback Knowledge of CRM, Handshake Understands technology Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation
Duties - Employer outreach and engagement – Proactively identifies and connects with employers aligned with USC’s academic programs and student interests through targeted outreach via email, LinkedIn, virtual meetings, and in-person connections. Employer Consultation and Support – Serves as a trusted advisor to employers, providing one-on-one consultations and group webinars on how to effectively engage with USC students and academic departments. Relationship Management – Cultivates and sustains strong, year-round relationships with employers by offering exceptional customer service and connecting them with relevant resources. Career Center Support – Actively supports Career Center programs and events, including career fairs and others. Approves employer accounts and job postings on Handshake and supports employers throughout the recruiting process. Data and Assessment – Tracks and analyzes employer engagement metrics, outreach activity, and consultation outcomes. Prepares regular reports that inform strategic planning and demonstrate impact. Monitors trends in employer hiring behavior to support continuous improvement of employer engagement strategies.
Qualifications | Bachelors degree or 5 years of related professional experience
Preferred qualifications: Knowledge of employer relations and career services Open to feedback Knowledge of CRM, Handshake Understands technology Excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation
Duties - Employer outreach and engagement – Proactively identifies and connects with employers aligned with USC’s academic programs and student interests through targeted outreach via email, LinkedIn, virtual meetings, and in-person connections. Employer Consultation and Support – Serves as a trusted advisor to employers, providing one-on-one consultations and group webinars on how to effectively engage with USC students and academic departments. Relationship Management – Cultivates and sustains strong, year-round relationships with employers by offering exceptional customer service and connecting them with relevant resources. Career Center Support – Actively supports Career Center programs and events, including career fairs and others. Approves employer accounts and job postings on Handshake and supports employers throughout the recruiting process. Data and Assessment – Tracks and analyzes employer engagement metrics, outreach activity, and consultation outcomes. Prepares regular reports that inform strategic planning and demonstrate impact. Monitors trends in employer hiring behavior to support continuous improvement of employer engagement strategies.
Qualifications | Bachelors degree or 5 years of related professional experience
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 05/01/2025
Proposed End Date | 12/17/2025
Job Open Date | 08/14/2025
Job Close Date | 09/12/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Please ensure to fill out the application entirely and put all of your experience on the application.
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193219
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 | 05/01/2025
Proposed End Date | 12/17/2025
Job Open Date | 08/14/2025
Job Close Date | 09/12/2025
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Please ensure to fill out the application entirely and put all of your experience on the application.
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193219
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.
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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of related professional experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- List of References and Contact Information
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