Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager. The role involves managing outreach, recruitment, admissions, and enrollment of graduate students while supporting admissions operations such as handling inquiries, applicant files, and admissions materials.

Highlights

Manage graduate program recruitment and admissions processes.
Develop and execute recruitment plans to increase awareness and enrollment.
Plan and conduct in-person and virtual recruitment events and information sessions.
Coordinate recruitment visits and admission pathway events with colleges and universities.
Use TargetX CRM and database daily to manage communications and application tracking.
Requires working knowledge of CRM systems and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent certification/training.
Strong communication, public presentation, and relationship-building skills are essential.
Compensation range: $45,181 to $65,512 annually.
Position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a flexible work schedule and benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid tuition, and paid leave.

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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 October 17, 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.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00670PO26
Job Family	Enrollment Management
Job Function	Admissions
USC Market Title	Admissions Representative
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132606
Job Level	P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Darla Moore School of Business
Department	DMSB MBA Recruit and Enrollment
State Pay Range	G07
USC Market Range	MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512
Anticipated Hiring Range	$45,181- $65,512
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.
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Student Services

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	The Darla Moore School of Business invites applications for a full-time Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager. 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 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
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	25

Job 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	25

Job Duty	Plan and conduct in-person and virtual events and information sessions. Manage the department webinar schedule. 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 Director with yearly updates and marketing publications for assigned programs.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job 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	15

Job 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	15

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	10/01/2026
Job Open Date	09/02/2026
Job Close Date	10/17/2026
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 October 17, 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/212774
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

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* Do you have at least 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

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