What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruitment Manager position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00235PO25
Job Family
Enrollment Management
Job Function
Student Services
USC Market Title
Student Services Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132683
Job Level
P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Recruitment Manager
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Enrollment Management
Department
EM Undergraduate Admissions
State Pay Band
6
Approved Starting Salary
$49,396
Advertised Salary Range
$49,396
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.
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 Recruitment Manager provides support to the recruitment program for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The Recruitment Manager will implement recruiting strategies year-round in locations dependent upon the needs of the office to maintain university representation across the country and the state. This position requires periods of extensive travel as well as night and weekend work.
The Recruitment Manager will serve as the primary campus liaison for the regional recruiter teams. This includes but is not limited to: Coordinating and managing schedules for recruiters when they are on-campus for their initial interviews, training, and when they make subsequent trips to campus; attending all team meetings to share campus updates; and assisting with inventory and mailing of materials to recruitment staff.
The Recruitment Manager will also primarily be responsible for managing the Gamecock Alumni Recruitment Network (GARNet) program. This includes maintaining an active database of alumni and parent recruiters and providing them with regular training, communication and opportunities to get involved.
The Recruitment Manager will review applications for admission to USC, as well as for the university’s honors college and top scholarship programs. They will also serve as liaison with other campus offices and academic units of the university. The Recruitment Manager will take an active role in proposing new and creative ideas and content to ensure prospective students have been personally, effectively, and knowledgeably served, while working for the highest yield of enrolled students from the admitted group.
The Recruitment Manager will serve as the primary campus liaison for the regional recruiter teams. This includes but is not limited to: Coordinating and managing schedules for recruiters when they are on-campus for their initial interviews, training, and when they make subsequent trips to campus; attending all team meetings to share campus updates; and assisting with inventory and mailing of materials to recruitment staff.
The Recruitment Manager will also primarily be responsible for managing the Gamecock Alumni Recruitment Network (GARNet) program. This includes maintaining an active database of alumni and parent recruiters and providing them with regular training, communication and opportunities to get involved.
The Recruitment Manager will review applications for admission to USC, as well as for the university’s honors college and top scholarship programs. They will also serve as liaison with other campus offices and academic units of the university. The Recruitment Manager will take an active role in proposing new and creative ideas and content to ensure prospective students have been personally, effectively, and knowledgeably served, while working for the highest yield of enrolled students from the admitted group.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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
- Knowledge and familiarity of USC.
- Background experience in admissions, customer service, marketing, sales, public relations, or another student personnel area.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Relate well to people, have an engaging personality, and be able to speak with confidence in front of groups, including making public presentations before large groups of people.
- Exceptional customer service skills to ensure positive, brand-promoting interactions with prospective students/families, guidance counselors, and other constituents.
- Exceptional workplace flexibility and travel-planning skills.
- Able to effectively build relationships with constituents.
- Knowledge of secondary and post-secondary school systems.
- Able to read and evaluate academic credentials as well as market data for assigned territories.
- Able to operate a personal computer.
- Able to make public presentations to groups, counsel individuals, and maintain confidentiality of student credentials.
- May be required to organize special programs.
- Will be required to travel alone in assigned geographic location.
- Ability to drive during the day as well as at night
- Must have strong writing skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Active recruitment of a nationwide pool of students through extensive travel to target high schools, college fairs, receptions, evening and day programs, personal communication, and related activities. Log all activities in admissions CRM. Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries in person, by phone and in writing. Maintain and document regular contact with students, parents, and high school counselors; thoroughly document expenses related to recruitment travel. Handle speaking engagements. When in-house, conduct weekly informational sessions, assist with coverage, walk-in visitors, on-campus events as needed.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
30
Job Duty
Serve as the primary campus liaison for the regional recruiter teams. Coordinate and manage schedules for regional recruiters when they are on-campus for interviews and training. Attend team meetings to share campus updates.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Job Duty
Manage and oversee the Gamecock Alumni Recruitment Network (GARNet) program which includes recruiting, onboarding, training and coordinating all recruitment efforts for approximately 30-50 alumni and parent recruiters nationwide. Work with regional recruiters to identify new alumni and parents to participate and explore new opportunities for them to get involved in their respective territories. Maintain consistent communication and outreach with GARNet members to ensure they are trained and knowledgeable of the ways in which they get involved in admissions recruitment.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Job Duty
Assist in managing inventory and coordinating the mailing of materials to regional representatives and other Admissions representatives who travel.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Job Duty
Assist with various projects throughout the year within the Student Programs and Recruitment Support team such as: Sharepoint and Blackboard management, internal training and presentations, planning and hosting virtual events, campus partner and college department collaboration.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
Selectively review applications for admission and make decisions based on department policy. Carry out assigned special projects involving recruitment and office research, when in-house. Participate in intra- and inter-office planning and coordination. Participate in ongoing training to develop the professional skills needed for success in enrollment management. Other duties as assigned.
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
03/27/2025
Job Close Date
04/11/2025
Open Until Filled
No
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 April 11, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185152
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.
Salary : $49,396
