Transfer Enrollment Counselor

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Transfer Enrollment Counselor at USC Aiken College/Division Level. The counselor will recruit and enroll transfer and graduate students through exemplary customer service, travel, and the use of USC Aiken Admissions' CRM system, while counseling prospective students and building relationships with feeder institutions. The role involves participation in recruitment events and contributing to a results-driven enrollment management team.

Highlights

Recruit and enroll transfer and graduate students to USC Aiken.
Counsel prospective students and parents on admission requirements.
Build strong relationships with counselors at feeder institutions.
Participate in open houses and other recruitment events coordinated by the Admissions Office and Transfer Center.
Utilize CRM territory management and student information systems for enrollment growth.
Preferred skills include experience in admissions or enrollment, strong communication, public presentation skills, and knowledge of higher education technology.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of certification, training, and experience.
Salary range: $36,608 to $44,845 annually with a minimum salary of $43,900 indicated.
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 12-month position.
Position involves travel and some night and weekend work.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by April 23, 2026.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00205PO26
Job Family	Enrollment Management
Job Function	Admissions
USC Market Title	Admissions Representative
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/140721
Job Level	P0 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Transfer Enrollment Counselor
Campus	Aiken
Work County	Aiken
College/Division	USC Aiken College/Division Level
Department	AIK Enrollment Management
State Pay Range	G05
USC Market Range	MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082
Anticipated Hiring Range	$36,608 - $44,845
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other Professional

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.

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 Enrollment Counselor (Operations Assistant II), Minimum Salary: $43,900 per year, USCA Enrollment Management Recruit and enroll transfer and graduate students to USC Aiken via exemplary customer service, travel, and utilization of USC Aiken Admissions’ CRM territory management system. Counsel prospective students/parents and build strong relationships with counselors at feeder institutions. Participate in open house and all other recruitment functions of the Admissions Office and Transfer Center. Contributes as part of a results driven team of enrollment management officers. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred: Experience in admissions, enrollment, or other student-centered university functions; strong communication, problem solving, and customer service skills; strong public presentation skills, involvement/work with student organizations, management of volunteer-based organizations; and experience with higher education technology (CRM and/or student information). Application deadline: April 23, 2026. USCA is an AA/EOE. We strive to cultivate an environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of all individuals.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and no prior work 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	Preferred qualifications include experience in admissions, enrollment, or other student-centered university functions; strong communication, problem solving, and customer service skills; strong public presentation skills, involvement/work with student organizations, management of volunteer-based organizations; and experience with higher education technology (CRM and/or student information).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary. Knowledge of secondary and technical/community colleges, along with understanding of college attendance trends and desire to continue professional development. Working knowledge of modern constituent relationship management software packages. Working knowledge of various Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, and ability to balance priorities necessary. Position requires travel as well as some night and weekend work.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Represent USC Aiken to prospective students, their families, and school officials including some travel. Responsible for coordination and expansion of transfer recruitment and enrollment. Counsel applicants on admission requirements. Review applications for admission.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Coordinate the recruitment and customer service for all graduate program applicants.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Participate in development and implementation of USC Aiken Transfer Center array of services. Promote services on and off campus. Monitor and update areas of USC Aiken web site which affect transfer students.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Market, manage, and produce enrollment growth from assigned recruitment territories by utilizing CRM, Student Information System, and other available technology. Contributes as part of a results driven team of enrollment management officers.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Participate in designated recruitment events and programs coordinated through the Transfer Center and Admissions Office. Other duties as assigned in the Transfer Center and Enrollment Management.
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	04/02/2026
Job Close Date	04/23/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter. Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 23, 2026.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204324
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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* Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No

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