Admissions Counselor

STA00156PO25

Enrollment Management

Admissions

Admissions Representative

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132599

P1 - Professional

Admissions Counselor

Union

Union

USC Union College/Division Level

USC Union Palmetto College

5

$41,258

$41,258

Full Time

37.5

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

12 months

Student Services

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.

Visit and participate in on and off campus recruiting events to make contact with potential students. Register and attend all CACRAO recruiting events in the assigned territory. Regularly visit local high schools for college application days and lunch recruiting sessions. Provide counseling throughout the recruiting, admissions, and registration process. Collect and input student data in the Target X (Salesforce) student recruiting software program. Monitor progress of potential students and maintain contact and relationships with potential students throughout the recruiting process. Monitor student progress through each stage of the recruitment process beginning with initial contact through registration at USC Union. Develop and order marketing, recruiting, and admissions brochures and other recruiting materials for the admissions office using the USC Print Services Office for assistance. Use up to date information about current USC Union academic and sports programs to use in recruiting materials to accurately portray that information to potential students. Order promotional items and materials for use in recruiting potential students.
Process admissions applications in Banner as needed. Assist incoming students at orientation and registration with setting up Self-Service Carolina accounts, Blackboard accounts, DUO Mobile security accounts, and navigating Self-Service Carolina to register for classes, pay bills, and accept financial aid awards.Assist with special campus events as needed and assist with the USC Union Dual Enrollment programs as necessary.

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.

Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Prior experience in student recruitment, public relations, or working with students in a high school or college setting is preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and execute clear objectives. Strong oral and written communication skills, adaptable to a wide variety of audience. Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team. Ability to analyze information and exercise sound judgement in making decisions. Willingness to travel and be available for some evening and weekend work.

Visit and participate in on and off campus recruiting events to make contact with potential students. Register and attend all CACRAO recruiting events in the assigned territory. Regularly visit local high schools for college application days and lunch recruiting sessions. Provide counseling throughout the recruiting, admissions, and registration process.

Yes

30

Collect and input student data in the Target X (Salesforce) student recruiting software program. Monitor progress of potential students and maintain contact and relationships with potential students throughout the recruiting process. Monitor student progress through each stage of the recruitment process beginning with initial contact through registration at USC Union.

Yes

30

Develop and order marketing, recruiting, and admissions brochures and other recruiting materials for the admissions office using the USC Print Services Office for assistance. Use up to date information about current USC Union academic and sports programs to use in recruiting materials to accurately portray that information to potential students. Order promotional items and materials for use in recruiting potential students.

Yes

20

Process admissions applications in Banner as needed. Assist incoming students at orientation and registration with setting up Self-Service Carolina accounts, Blackboard accounts, DUO Mobile security accounts, and navigating Self-Service Carolina to register for classes, pay bills, and accept financial aid awards.

Yes

10

Assist with special campus events as needed and assist with the USC Union Dual Enrollment programs as necessary.

Yes

10

No

Non-Essential

1

04/01/2025

02/27/2025

Yes

Please attach a cover letter indicating your interest in this position, resume, unofficial transcript(s), and list of professional references including their names, phone numbers, and email addresses. The unofficial transcript(s) should be uploaded in Other Supporting documents. Professional references will be contacted directly for letters of recommendation.

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.

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/184015

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