Posting Number

STA00665PO26

Job Family

Enrollment Management

Job Function

Admissions

USC Market Title

Admissions Representative

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132606

Job Level

P2 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title)

Program Recruiter

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

College of Social Work

Department

COSW College of Social Work

State Pay Range

G07

USC Market Range

MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512

Anticipated Hiring Range

$45,181- $50,000

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of 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.

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

Under the supervision of the Director of Enrollment Management, the Program Coordinator is responsible for recruiting prospective students for all University of South Carolina College of Social Work academic programs through outreach, relationship building, lead management, and enrollment support activities. The position promotes social work education and works collaboratively with internal and external partners to achieve the College of Social Work’s enrollment objectives.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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

Master’s Degree in Social Work and 2 years related experience.
Knowledge of and interest in marketing, social media, public relations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Work effectively with diverse populations.
Creativity in developing strategies for lead generation and nurture.
Ability to manage time and plan travel schedule to visit colleges and attend conferences.
Flexibility in scheduling.
Proficient computer skills with database programs/applications.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Generate and nurture leads for all College of Social Work academic programs. Build and foster rapport with faculty, instructors, administrators, employers, and other community partners to maintain lead pipeline. Represent College of Social Work at career fairs, graduate fairs, forums, class presentations, one-on-ones, student organizations, and professional conferences. Correspond with prospects, inquiries, in-progress applicants, applicants, and other potential enrollment candidates for College of Social Work. Include events both on-campus and off-campus.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Leverage CRMs (CollegeNET PROSPECT, FileMaker Pro, etc.) and other technological resources regularly to maximize impact on generated leads, helping them through the application and selection cycle. This includes entering lead data accurately and promptly, corresponding with leads regularly through CRMs, and recording interactions within CRM. Create and use events, tags, workflows, and/or filters to service our pre-applicant and applicant populations through the enrollment cycle.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Participate in the development and assessment of the annual workplan, including recruitment and marketing strategies, marketing materials, and promotional properties. Marketing materials will include print material, websites and pages, scheduled correspondence, social media content, campaigns, and potentially ads.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Assist College of Social Work Program Directors and Enrollment Management Coordinator by participating in the admission application review processes as necessary. That will include reading and scoring applications, managing application readers, or editing the application and/or selection process and all its pieces.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

Job Duty

Collaborate with College of Social Work admissions team and greater College of Social Work to provide stellar service to potential future, current, and former College of Social Work students. Perform other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor that are expected to improve and support enrollment for College of Social Work.

Essential Function

Percentage of Time

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

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

09/01/2026

Job Close Date

10/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicant

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 October 16, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212686

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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