Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina, Columbia campus, invites applications for the full-time Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager. The role oversees outreach, recruitment, admissions and enrollment for graduate programs, coordinating inquiries, files, and required materials.

Minimum education includes a bachelor’s degree with at least two years of related experience. Strong communication, CRM and presentation skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent communication and public presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Influence prospect conversion through graduate enrollment funnel with proactive counseling.
• Assist the Director of Recruitment with annual recruitment planning and reporting.
• Plan and conduct in-person and virtual information sessions and manage webinars.
• Coordinate undergraduate recruitment visits and travel; support outreach efforts.
• Daily use of TargetX CRM to manage communications and applicant data.

Skills

CRM systems

MS Office

Public speaking

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

TargetX CRM

Job description

Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager

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 October 17, 2026.

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.

• 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

Posting Details

• Posting Number: STA00670PO26
• Job Family: Enrollment Management
• Job Function: Admissions
• USC Market Title: Admissions Representative
• Link to USC Market Title: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132606
• Job Level: P2 - Professional
• Business Title (Internal Title): Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager
• Campus: Columbia
• Work County: Richland
• College/Division: Darla Moore School of Business
• Department: DMSB MBA Recruit and Enrollment
• State Pay Range: G07
• USC Market Range: MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $45,181- $65,512
• 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

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.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary The Darla Moore School of Business invites applications for a full-time Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager. The Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager is responsible for outreach, recruitment, admissions and enrollment of students. This position will support admissions operations, which may include coordinating the processing of program inquiries and phone calls, management of new applicant files and attachments, processing and management of all necessary and required admissions material/data.

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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Working knowledge of enterprise systems, university specific or corporate CRM’s, and various Microsoft Office suite software (Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, and ability to balance priorities.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) and public presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships with prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors.

Job Duties

• Positively influence prospect conversion through the various stages of the assigned graduate program(s) enrollment funnel by maintaining consistent contacts and monitoring progress from inquiry to enrollment. Provide excellent customer service by being knowledgeable, personable, responsive and proactive in counseling prospective students on program cost, application requirements, admission criteria, course offerings, program structure, degree benefits, etc. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 25%)
• Assist the Director of Recruitment with developing and executing annual recruitment plan for assigned graduate program(s) to increase program awareness, inquiries, applications, and enrollment yield. Regularly evaluate the performance of assigned programs and assist with reporting on the status of recruitment efforts. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 25%)
• Plan and conduct in-person and virtual events and information sessions. Manage the department webinar schedule. Identify and make recommendations concerning new opportunities for promoting the program, and review and recommend digital and print marketing collateral to support recruitment. Frequently monitor the website and communications for continuous improvement and assist the Director with yearly updates and marketing publications for assigned programs. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 20%)
• Coordinate undergraduate recruitment visits and admission pathway events with local, state and regional colleges and universities. Domestic and International Travel in Fall and Spring. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 15%)
• Daily use of the TargetX CRM and Database to manage communications, prospect activity, application review, interaction tracking, pre-registration and orientation activities, and various other uses. Monitor prospect communication and outreach by using reporting tools in the TargetX CRM. (Essential Function: Yes, Percentage of Time: 15%)

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: 10/01/2026
• Job Open Date: 09/02/2026
• Job Close Date: 10/17/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212774
• The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have at least 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?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents