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University of South Carolina

Regional Admissions Rep

🇺🇸 Union, SC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $41K

💻 Other

🗓️ October 2nd, 2025

CRM

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a Regional Admissions Representative. This role requires actively recruiting students for USC Palmetto College online degree completion programs within the USC Union service area, developing new inquiries through outreach, managing prospects, and guiding them through the admissions process while adhering to university policies.

Highlights
  • Recruit prospective students from assigned campus and regional area for Palmetto College programs.
  • Develop new inquiries by outreach to college students, technical colleges, businesses, and community leaders.
  • Manage prospective students through engagement and application processes using approved policies.
  • Serve as liaison during admissions adhering to ethical standards and accreditation requirements.
  • Conduct weekly follow-ups and document interactions using CRM system to meet recruitment targets.
  • Portray degree pathways, student services, and financial information accurately to prospects and stakeholders.
  • Participate in recruitment events such as open houses, presentations, and orientation programs.
  • Require computer skills, ability to work independently, strong communication skills, and ability to manage complex routines.
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and education.
  • Preferred candidates have admissions, public relations, sales, or student services experience and local market knowledge.
  • Starting salary is $41,258 annually with full-time, 12-month employment.

Regional Admissions Rep Full Description

Regional Admissions Rep
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Posting Number  | STA00789PO25
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)  | Regional Admissions Rep
Campus  | Union
Work County  | Union
College/Division  | USC Union College/Division Level
Department  | USC Union Palmetto College
State Pay Band  | 5
Approved Starting Salary  | $41,258
Advertised Salary Range  | $41,258
Location of Vacancy  | 1
Part/Full Time  | Full Time
Hours per Week  | 37.5
Work Schedule  | Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:00.
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.

 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 Regional Admissions Representative is responsible for recruiting students within the USC Union service area for Palmetto College.
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  | Background experience in admissions, public relations, sales, or another student personnel area desired. Preference will be given to those who currently live in the existing geographic market and have knowledge of the local businesses and secondary schools.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities  | Computer skills required. Ability to work with others. Ability to perform detailed and complex routines with electronic information systems. Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are essential. Must be able to perform at a high level of accuracy and efficiency with constant interruptions.
 
Job Duties 
Job Duty  | Recruit prospective students into USC Palmetto College degree completion programs from an assigned campus and geographic region of South Carolina.

Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 30Job Duty  | Develop new inquiries through active outreach to local Palmetto College Campus students, technical college representatives and students, and business and community leaders; manage those prospects through various engagement activities and communication to support them through the application processes; utilize approved recruitment policies and procedures; make prompt, continued and effective contact with inquiries and redirect unqualified candidates based on career and education goals.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 30Job Duty  | Serve as a liaison for prospective students through the admissions process and conduct all activities in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Adhere to all state and federal accreditation requirements, as well as the rules and regulations regarding student recruitment set forth by the University and Palmetto College.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 15Job Duty  | Conduct weekly follow-up activities with prospective students to ensure successful matriculation; log all interactions using the CRM system. Meet or exceed established target goals by program.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 15Job Duty  | Accurately and completely portray degree pathways, expected outcomes, student services, and financial consideration to prospective students and other pertinent stakeholders.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 5Job Duty  | Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities including open houses, regional presentations, training sessions, orientation programs, career days, etc.
Essential Function  | Yes
Percentage of Time  | 5
 
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  | 10/16/2025
Job Open Date  | 09/29/2025
Job Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant  |
Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195551

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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