CIC Undergraduate Recruiter

CIC Undergraduate Recruiter

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 September 13, 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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A self-starter, the undergraduate recruiter will recruit undergraduate students for the College's undergraduate academic programs for the College of Information and Communications. This includes creating and executing a recruitment strategy to meet enrollment goals.

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.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, and the general public. Proficiency in computer applications, electronic mail systems, and online University systems. Detail orientated, self-motivated, and able to work independently and carefully manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with short deadlines in a high-volume environment. Must have an ability to work with changing priorities and multiple projects in a high-volume environment, excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

Knowledge of the academic policies and procedures of the University and the College of Information and Communications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required. Effective written and oral communication skills required. Able to work with a diverse student body, faculty, administrators and willingness to work evenings and some weekends is expected. Ability to analyze data, to produce reports, to keep detailed and accurate records, and to maintain confidentiality.

Plan, promote, and execute student engagement events (i.e. workshop, movie night). Plan and execute admitted student days for prospective students. Drive engagement with flagship college events (i.e. guest speakers, hackathons). Maintain relationship with exploratory advising to promote new course and major offerings. Utilize all available means to promote CIC majors and minors.

Conduct regular visits with South Carolina high schools targeting classes and clubs with direct interest in information and communication fields. Invite and host high school students for on campus tours and events. Establish and maintain relationships with area technical colleges to promote pathway programs and transfer student enrollment. Engage with USC Palmetto College campuses to promote pathway programs. External visits are expected an average of one day per week during the academic year.

Learn and be able to articulate basic academic requirements of CIC undergraduate majors and minors. Become familiar with potential job outcomes for CIC undergraduate majors. Provide examples of student experience (i.e. study abroad and student organizations). Attend regular meetings with university admissions office.

Manage on campus tours for prospective students, parents, and school groups. Coordinate tour offerings with central admissions. Schedule ambassador and/or staff coverage for tours. Ensure printed and presentation materials are up to date and available.

Lead annual ambassador search, interview, and hiring process. Provide orientation and training for college ambassadors. Manage scheduling and timecard approval for ambassadors. Field requests and schedule ambassadors to support non-recruiting college events.

Provide outreach to prospective students following tours and engagement events. Manage email and text distribution and response through Mailchimp. Responding to text and email inquiries as appropriate.

Including, but not limited to cross training on graduate program offerings and assisting graduate recruiter with backup event coverage. Support efforts of other college organizations interacting with prospective students.

Number of Vacancies - 1

Job Open Date - 08/25/2026

Job Close Date - 09/13/2026

Open Until Filled - No

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