Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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, Darla Moore School of Business, invites applications for the Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager. This full-time role oversees outreach, recruitment, admissions and enrollment of students, and supports admissions operations including inquiries, file management and data processing.

Strong communication, CRM proficiency, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise systems and CRMs.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with prospective students, parents, and counselors.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach, recruitment, admissions and enrollment of students.
• Assist admissions operations, inquiries and phone handling, new applicant files.
• Process and manage all required admissions materials and data.

Skills

Enterprise systems & CRMs

MS Office suite

Public speaking

Relationship building

Job description

Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Manager

Department: DMSB MBA Recruit and Enrollment

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

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.

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.

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 Close Date

10/17/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

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.

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

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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.