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University of South Carolina
Transfer Admissions Counselor
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Spartanburg, South Carolina
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Full-Time
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$41K - $44K
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Enrollment
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November 6th, 2026
CRM
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Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Transfer Admissions Counselor. The role involves conducting recruitment activities, interviewing prospective transfer students, providing counseling, and maintaining student recruitment databases to support enrollment efforts.
Highlights
- Conduct interviews and campus tours for prospective transfer students and their families.
- Visit schools, adult education centers, and businesses to represent USC Upstate and promote recruitment initiatives.
- Update transfer course equivalencies in Banner and the CHE system to ensure accurate credit transfer.
- Manage and assist with admissions CRM data entry and use CRM lists for recruitment planning.
- Communicate with veteran prospects and applicants to support their recruitment process.
- Provide support via website, phone, chat, and social media for prospective student inquiries.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 year of job-related experience or equivalent training.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record; successful background check required.
- Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in Student Services or related field, or a bachelor’s degree with 2 years related experience, and knowledge of USC Upstate campus.
- Salary range is $41,073 - $44,094, commensurate with education and experience, with a benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, tuition program, and professional development opportunities.
Transfer Admissions Counselor Full Description
Transfer Admissions Counselor Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition Program
- Dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Posting Details
Supplemental Questions
Posting Summary
| Logo | |
|---|---|
| Posting Number | STA00830PO26 |
| 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) | Transfer Admissions Counselor |
| Campus | Upstate |
| Work County | Spartanburg |
| College/Division | USC Upstate College/Division Level |
| Department | UPS Admissions |
| State Pay Range | G06 |
| USC Market Range | MRC - $41,073 $50,315 $59,556 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $41,073 - $44,094; Salary commensurate with education and experience. |
| Location of Vacancy | USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required. |
| 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. |
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 |
Transfer Admissions Counselor University of South Carolina Upstate STA00830PO26 Spartanburg, SC The Transfer Admissions Counselor will assist with recruitment activities and transfer evaluations. Position will also be responsible for interviewing and providing counseling for new prospective students, conducting presentations and maintaining electronic student recruitment data base. |
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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 | A good driving record and valid driver’s license are required. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in Student Services or related field, or bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience. Candidate with knowledge of USC Upstate campus. |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Successful background check is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent computer skills. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Interviews and provides tours for prospective students and parents to build new student enrollment. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Visits schools, adult education centers, and businesses to represent USC Upstate and recruit schools. Assist in recruitment initiatives within the community to promote Upstate. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 20 |
| Job Duty | Updates transfer course equivalencies in banner and in CHE system to allow for accurate transfer of credit into majors. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Assist with monitoring website, answering phone system, chat system and social media to assist prospective students. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Assists with data entry and management of admissions CRM. Use CRM lists to gather prospect information for recruitment visits. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Recruit and communicate with veteran prospects and applicants. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 5 |
| Job Duty | Other duties as assigned by supervisor. |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12/01/2026 |
| Job Open Date | 11/05/2026 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215688 |
| 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. |
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* This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?
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Do you have a master’s degree in Student Services or related field, or a bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience?
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Do you have a valid driver's license and good driving record?
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The salary range for this position is $41,073 - $44,094 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
- List of References and Contact Information
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