Job description
Posting Number
STA01605PO22
Job Family
Job Function
USC Market Title
Student Services Program Coordinator II - Undergraduate Admissions
Job Level
Internal Title
Admissions Representative
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Enrollment Management
Department
EM Undergraduate Admissions
State Pay Band
5
Approved Starting Salary
Advertised Salary Range
$42,500 + cost of living supplement for NY/CT residency location; salary commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy
New York / Fairfield, CT. Preferred location is Westchester County or Fairfield County, but qualified candidates who live in, or are willing to relocate to, nearby counties may also be considered.
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
8:30am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
This position requires extensive travel and seasonal overtime.
This position requires extensive travel and seasonal overtime.
Type of Staff Position
Full-time Equivalent (FTE)
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Student Services
About UofSC
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.
Diversity Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for FTE, Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), 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 UofSC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at 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.
Benefit Eligibility Type
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
South Carolina Retirement
Yes
State Insurance Programs
Yes
Annual Leave
Yes
Sick Leave
Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Admissions Representative manages the assigned geographic territory of New York/Connecticut as part of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions’ nationwide recruitment program. The Admissions Representative must live in Westchester County, NY, or Fairfield County, CT, and is responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge and oversight of that territory in order to identify and recruit prospective students, feeder schools, and potential growth markets. The Admissions Representative will utilize high-level customer service, relationship-building, presentation, technological, and data analysis skills in order to recruit prospective students, report on their territory, and provide recruitment data to management to determine market priorities. The Admissions Representative will present students, parents, and high school counselors with up-to-date information about the University of South Carolina student experience and advise them on admissions policies and procedures. This position requires extensive travel and seasonal overtime.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Must currently live in, or be willing to relocate to, assigned national territory/market outside the state of South Carolina.
Traveling alone within assigned geographic region and to South Carolina for student recruitment and professional development/ training events is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and familiarity of USC.
- Background experience in admissions, customer service, marketing, sales, public relations, or another student personnel area.
- Preference will be given to those who currently live in the existing geographic market and have knowledge of the local secondary schools.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must relate well to people, have an engaging personality, and be able to speak with confidence in front of groups.
- Must have exceptional customer service skills to ensure positive, brand-promoting interactions with prospective students/families, guidance counselors, and other constituents.
- Knowledge of secondary and post-secondary school systems desired.
- Must be able to read and evaluate academic credentials as well as market data for assigned territory.
- Must be able to operate a personal computer.
- Must be able to make public presentations to groups, counsel individuals, and maintain confidentiality of student credentials.
- Will be required to organize special programs.
- Will be required to travel alone in assigned geographic location.
- Must be able to drive during the day as well as at night.
- Must be able to make public presentations before large groups of people.
- Must have strong writing skills.
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
If Research Grant/Time Limited, give end date
Job Open Date
11/04/2022
Job Close Date
03/24/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are still being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at UofSC.
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 March 24
, 2023.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/134429
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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