Manager for Scholar

Position: Manager for Scholar Recruitment
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 6913742
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 02/10/2026
Closing Date: 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AG10
Position Number:: 6913742
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Work Schedule:

: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Opening Date: 02/10/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
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Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Manager for Scholar Recruitment

Department: EM Undergraduate Admissions

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director for Scholar Recruitment, the Manager for Scholar Recruitment is responsible for managing the execution of a comprehensive student services strategy for recruiting high-achieving students, including the top- ranked South Carolina Honors College, our prestigious Top Scholars program, and the Capstone Scholars program. The Manager establishes policies and procedures in conjunction with the Senior Assistant Director and Senior Associate Director.

The Manager recommends changes for the recruiting strategy of high-achieving students, develops and implements long-range plans and objectives, and works extensively to develop strategies and operational directives.

The Manager is responsible for outreach, recruitment, admissions and enrollment of high-achieving students. They represent the university to prospective high-achieving students and counselors when they visit campus, write or call the office, and when they require special programs or individual counseling. The Manager implements recruiting strategies throughout the state and nation, which includes travel and virtual sessions.

The Manager for Scholar Recruitment will directly hire and supervise up to three Scholar Recruitment Student Coordinators who will assist with data entry, connecting with prospective students, event planning and coordination, fulfillment requests, and more. They will also coordinate all student volunteer needs for the area, including managing up to 20 paid Scholar Host team members and any additional volunteers for Top Scholar Weekend.

The Manager reviews applications for admission, assists with major on- and off-campus recruitment events and is expected to travel and conduct admissions presentations. This position requires evening and weekend work. .

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in college or university admissions.

• Experience using Ellucian Banner student information system and Technolutions Slate.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Keen attention to detail is required. Ability to appropriately manage time and prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities concurrently is required.

• Must be able to work independently and with little direct supervision, but also collaboratively as a member of a team.

• Must be able to operate a personal computer.

• Must have the ability to maintain confidential…