University of South Carolina is hiring a Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager. The role involves managing outreach, recruitment, admissions, and enrollment of students, as well as supporting admissions operations such as processing program inquiries, managing applicant files, and handling necessary admissions data. The position requires proactive engagement with prospective students and providing guidance on program details.
Highlights
Oversee student recruitment, admissions, and enrollment operations.
Use enterprise systems and CRM software like TargetX.
Salary range: $41,258 - $61,887.
Requires a bachelor's degree and 1 year of related experience.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills needed.
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 July 17, 2025.
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.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00423PO25 Job Family | Enrollment Management Job Function | Admissions USC Market Title | Admissions Representative Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132599 Job Level | P1 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Grad Recruiting & Adm Mgr Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Darla Moore School of Business Department | DMSB MBA Recruit and Enrollment State Pay Band | 5 Approved Starting Salary | $41,258 Advertised Salary Range | $41,258 - $61,887 Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
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 | The Darla Moore School of Business invites applications for a full-time Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager position. The Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager is responsible for outreach, recruitment, admissions and enrollment of students. This position will support admissions operations, which may include coordinating the processing of program inquiries and phone calls, management of new applicant files and attachments, processing and management of all necessary and required admissions material/data. 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 | N/A Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Working knowledge of enterprise systems, university specific or corporate CRM’s, and various Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, and ability to balance priorities. Strong communication skills (oral and written) and public presentation skills. Ability to build relationships with prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Positively influence prospect conversion through the various stages of the assigned graduate program(s) enrollment funnel by maintaining consistent contacts and monitoring progress from inquiry to enrollment. Provide excellent customer service by being knowledgeable, personable, responsive and proactive in counseling prospective students on program cost, application requirements, admission criteria, course offerings, program structure, degree benefits, etc. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Assist the Director of Recruitment with developing and executing annual recruitment plan for assigned graduate program(s) to increase program awareness, inquiries, applications, and enrollment yield. Regularly evaluate the performance of assigned programs and assist with reporting on the status of recruitment efforts. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Plan and conduct in-person and virtual events and information sessions. Identify and make recommendations concerning new opportunities for promoting the program, and review and recommend digital and print marketing collateral to support recruitment. Frequently monitor the website and communications for continuous improvement and assist the Senior Director with yearly updates and marketing publications for assigned programs.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Coordinate undergraduate recruitment visits and admission pathway events with local, state and regional colleges and universities. Domestic and International Travel in Fall and Spring. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Daily use of the TargetX CRM and Database to manage communications, prospect activity, application review, interaction tracking, pre-registration and orientation activities, and various other uses. Monitor prospect communication and outreach by using reporting tools in the TargetX CRM. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Other duties as assigned. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10
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 | 07/16/2025 Job Open Date | 06/02/2025 Job Close Date | 07/17/2025 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 July 17, 2025. 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/188333 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 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?
Yes
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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List of References and Contact Information
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