University of South Carolina
Recruiter/Admissions Counselor
🇺🇸
Salkehatchie, SC
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Full-Time
💰
TBD
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Enrollment
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June 5th, 2026
Blackboard
CRM
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Recruiter/Admissions Counselor. The role involves traveling throughout a designated service area to recruit students from high schools and community organizations, managing follow-up communications, and serving as an academic advisor to enrolled students. The Recruiter/Admissions Counselor reports to the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management & Student Success and supports enrollment goals through various recruiting activities and student services.
Highlights
- Travel to high schools, community groups, and recruitment events across multiple counties to recruit students.
- Conduct follow-up communications with prospective students via phone, email, mail, and face-to-face contact using a CRM system.
- Serve as academic advisor, assisting students with class selection, campus transfers, and admissions/financial aid processes.
- Participate in on-campus recruiting events such as open houses, Saturday visits, and orientations.
- Use CRM software for managing student information and admissions reporting.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Work schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 37.5 hours per week.
- Salary range aligns with USC Market Range MRC: $40,269 to $58,390, commensurate with qualifications.
- Reports to the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management & Student Success.
- Position falls within USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College under the Enrollment Management & Student Success department.
Recruiter/Admissions Counselor Full Description
Recruiter/Admissions Counselor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please include phone number and email addresses for references
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | STA00408PO26
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 Range | G06
USC Market Range | MRC - $40,269 $49,330 $58,390
Anticipated Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as needed by the Department
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | STA00408PO26
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 Range | G06
USC Market Range | MRC - $40,269 $49,330 $58,390
Anticipated Hiring Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as needed by 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.
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.
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 | This staff position is within the Department of Enrollment Management & Student Success. The recruiter will be responsible for traveling throughout the five county service area to high schools, community groups, and other organizations to recruit students to our campuses. The recruiter will report to the Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management & Student Success regarding recruitment, enrollment goals, strategies, and results.
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.
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.
Job Duties
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.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 70Job 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. Student information will be stored in CRM system. Admission reports will be evaluated on a weekly basis. Weekly recaps are turned in as necessary.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job 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
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 70Job 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. Student information will be stored in CRM system. Admission reports will be evaluated on a weekly basis. Weekly recaps are turned in as necessary.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job 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
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 Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 07/16/2026
Job Open Date | 06/04/2026
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | Please include phone number and email addresses for references
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207397
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 | 07/16/2026
Job Open Date | 06/04/2026
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant | Please include phone number and email addresses for references
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207397
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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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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