Student Career Coach

University of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking a Student Employee to support the Career Services in Spartanburg. This position involves administrative, marketing, and data support, allowing students to enhance their career preparation and exploration.

This role is ideal for students with a 3.0 GPA or higher, who can communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks autonomously. The position offers part-time hours and valuable work experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and work autonomously.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks and serve as front-line contact.
• Engage in social media marketing for Career Services.
• Assist students with resume writing and interview preparation.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Digital technologies

Problem-solving

Professionalism

Time management

Education

3.0 GPA or above

Job description

Job Title

Student Employee

Posting Number

STU00019PO25

Campus

Upstate

Location

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Hours per week

15

Work Schedule

• Mornings: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Mon – Fri)
• Afternoons: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Mon – Thu)
• Work as class schedule allows

Job Summary

A Career Coach provides Career Management administrative, marketing, social media, and data/analytics support. Additionally, the Career Coach position at USC Upstate allows student workers to gain valuable insight into career preparation, exploration, and connection via Career Services programs, events, and outreach.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: Provide assistance and serve as the front‑line contact for walk‑in visitors and appointments.
• Answer phone calls, emails, and host minimal office hours to ensure coverage.
• Schedule appointments, communicate in person, email, or on the phone with employers and business partners.
• Assist in inventory management and orderliness of career closet, including tracking donations and student use.
• Assist students in career closet with clothing selections as needed.
• Assist Upstate students and alumni with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Social Media: Suggest creative weekly posts about resources, services, and events for IG and FB accounts.
• Once approved by Career Management staff, make weekly updates to IG and FB content.
• Create additional social media campaigns to promote Handshake and build awareness for Big Interview.
• Possess a sensitivity to matters related to diversity and inclusion.
• Assist in content curation for Career Management YouTube channel to ensure relevance and appeal to a broad audience.
• Marketing: Create promotional materials (e.g., flyers, webpage, design) to build awareness to students, faculty, parents, and alumni about Career Services’ events, programs, and resources as needed.
• Promote Handshake and other services to campus community through tabling, presentations to student organizations, and individual appointments and drop‑ins.
• Data/Analytics: Assist with distributing and collecting survey responses from students and employers after appointments, presentations, and career events.

Qualifications

• 3.0 GPA or above.
• Ability to think critically and tactfully problem solve.
• Articulate thoughts and ideas in excellent written and oral communication to students, professionals, parents, alumni, staff, and faculty.
• Use of digital technologies to increase student and alumni outreach and awareness of Career Services’ resources and services.
• Engage with campus leaders to build relationships and partnerships.
• Ability to effectively multi‑task, problem solve, and work well with other Career Coaches, students, and campus leaders to manage projects.
• Show professionalism through networking and front‑line contact.
• Ability to work well autonomously.
• Comfortable with occasional public speaking opportunities.
• Reliable, strong work ethic.
• Must be able to adhere to the work schedule as set by OCM.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• List of References and Contact Information

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.