Job No. 158785
- Job Title:
- Recruitment Coordinator
- Employer:
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University of South Carolina-Columbia
- Location:
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Columbia , SC
- Posting Date:
- 15-Jun-2026
- Description:
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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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
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
Recruit prospective students into the USC College of Pharmacy undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Create educational and marketing materials to support the college’s recruitment program. Identify and promote key partnerships to facilitate the education of prospective students about the programs available at the College of Pharmacy. Track and continually engage with prospective students to facilitate their ongoing interest in the college’s programs and to assess the success of recruitment efforts.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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/Skills/Abilities
The ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, communicate thoroughly and accurately with a diverse population, with colleagues, and with specific outside agencies.
The ability to make independent, accurate judgments.
The successful candidate will have to learn and maintain a working knowledge of the federal student aid verification and file review process, FAA Access to CPS system, and the associated University financial aid policies and procedures.
Should be able to work independently but within a highly integrated team that has service and responsible administration as its highest priorities.
Communicate thoroughly and accurately with a diverse population, with colleagues, and with specific outside agencies.
The employee should possess leadership capabilities, a high energy level, and a dedication to outstanding student service.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Recruit prospective students into the USC College of Pharmacy undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Participate in appropriate recruitment and enrollment activities including open houses, regional presentations, orientation programs, career days, prospective student tours, etc. Prepare, train and support the efforts of recruitment partners including student ambassadors, alumni ambassadors, faculty, and other staff.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 50
Job Duty
Create recruitment and marketing materials to educate prospective students and others about the pharmacy profession and the job opportunities available to those who complete the college’s pre-professional, professional, and graduate programs. Create content appropriate for web and social media marketing for the college’s professional and graduate programs.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Tracks prospective students from first contact through matriculation into the college’s programs. Maintains ongoing communication with interested prospects to ensure their continued engagement and to support them through the application process. Assess recruitment efforts and strategies to allow informed prioritization of work.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
Job Duty
Identify high schools, secondary education institutions, and other entities as key recruitment partners. Develop strategic partnerships, including affiliation agreements, to support the college’s recruitment efforts. Identify alumni and other pharmacy professionals to expand and support the recruitment efforts of the college.
- Contact information:
- University of South Carolina-Columbia
- Columbia, SC 29208
- United States
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