University of South Carolina
Recruiter/Admissions Counselor
🇺🇸 Allendale, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $41K
💻 Enrollment
🗓️ October 4th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Travel to and participate in recruitment events throughout multiple counties including Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester.
- Conduct follow-up communications with prospective students using phone, email, mail, face-to-face meetings, and campus tours.
- Use CRM systems and various technological platforms to manage recruitment leads and communications.
- Serve as an academic advisor to students, helping with class selection, campus changes, and completion of admissions and financial aid requirements.
- Require a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of job-related experience or equivalent qualifications.
- Need knowledge of student services programs and ability to communicate university admissions policies effectively.
- Position reports to the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Student Success.
- Approved starting salary is $41,258, with salary commensurate with qualifications.
- Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., primarily based on the Allendale Campus.
- Serves the USC Salkehatchie campuses, including both East and West locations within the Palmetto College system.
Recruiter/Admissions Counselor Full Description
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| Logo | |
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| Posting Number | STA00799PO25 |
| 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) | Recruiter/Admissions Counselor |
| Campus | Salkehatchie |
| Work County | Colleton |
| College/Division | USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level |
| Department | USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College |
| State Pay Band | 5 |
| Approved Starting Salary | $41,258 |
| Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Typically Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; This position will be primarily housed on the Allendale Campus. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Student Services |
| 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. |
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| Advertised Job Summary | The recruiter will be responsible for traveling throughout the seven- county service area to high schools, community groups, and other organizations to recruit students to our campuses. |
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| 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 | |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of student services programs & activities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, administrators, staff, students, parents, and community patrons. The ability to work in a face paced environment and work independently. Ability to communicate and demonstrate intimate knowledge of the University and admissions policies. The ability effectively assist prospective students through the enrollment process. |
| Job Duty | Travel to and participate in various recruitment events throughout the Salkehatchie region (Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, and Hampton counties) and other assigned service areas including Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties to recruit students. Participate in on-campus recruiting events including open house, Saturday visits, orientation, and other special events. Initiate and schedule virtual recruiting events. Adhere to a contact strategy of calling, emailing, and text prospective students |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 70 |
| Job Duty | Conduct follow-up communications to potential students to include but not limited to: phone calls, emails, mail outs, face-to-face contacts, and campus tours. Information will be kept and stored in CRM system and reports are completed and turned in as needed. Proficiently use all technological platforms to recruit, manage leads, or contact students. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 20 |
| Job Duty | Admissions Counselor will serve as academic advisor to students attending both East and West campuses. Students are helped with choosing classes that fit into their degree of choice. Will also assist students with change of campus, completion of admissions and financial aid files, setting up email, SSC, and blackboard. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No |
|---|---|
| Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
|---|---|
| Desired Start Date | 11/03/2025 |
| Job Open Date | 10/03/2025 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Please include valid email address for all references |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195766 |
| 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. |
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