University of South Carolina is hiring a Recruiter/Admissions Counselor. The role involves traveling throughout a five-county service area to recruit students from high schools, community groups, and other organizations to campuses. The recruiter reports to the Director of Recruiting and manages recruitment, enrollment goals, strategies, and results.
Highlights
Travel to recruitment events across multiple counties including Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester.
Participate in on-campus recruiting events such as open house, Saturday visits, orientation, and special events.
Conduct follow-up communications with potential students via phone, email, mail, face-to-face meetings, and campus tours, using a CRM system for tracking.
Serve as academic advisor assisting students with course selection, campus changes, admissions, financial aid, and technical setup including email, SSC, and Blackboard.
Required to have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of student services programs and the ability to maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members.
Position is full-time with a 37.5-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility required.
Starting salary set at $41,258 annually.
Reports to the Director of Recruiting within the Department of Enrollment and Student Services at USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College.
Must submit cover letter, resume, and references; letters of recommendation are optional.
Logo | Posting Number | STA00501PO25 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 | $41,258 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.; must be flexible to meet the needs of the department. Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Administrative
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.
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 | This staff position is within the Department of Enrollment and Student Services. 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 Director of Recruiting 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 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
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 | Job Open Date | 06/19/2025 Job Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Special Instructions to Applicant | Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/189394 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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