Recruitment Coordinator

Must be willing to work flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, as applicable in support of recruitment functions.

Basis: 12 months

Job Search Category: Student Services

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.

Advertised Job Summary

Are you passionate about connecting students with opportunities that can transform their lives and careers? The USC College of Pharmacy is seeking a dynamic, creative, and relationship-driven professional to lead student recruitment and engagement efforts across our undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel across the state and country to recruit the next generation of pharmacy professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Inspire prospective students by showcasing the exciting academic, career, and professional opportunities available through the USC College of Pharmacy.
• Create compelling recruitment materials—from educational resources to innovative marketing content—that bring our programs and student experience to life.
• Build meaningful partnerships with schools, organizations, community groups, and other key stakeholders to expand awareness of pharmacy education and career pathways.
• Turn connections into opportunities by identifying creative ways to reach and engage students who may be interested in pharmacy careers.
• Track recruitment efforts and outcomes, using data and student feedback to measure success, identify opportunities, and continuously improve recruitment strategies.
• Represent the College of Pharmacy with enthusiasm, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to helping students discover their potential.

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

• 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.

Essential Function: Yes

Percentage of Time: 15

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive: No

Hazardous weather category: Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 08/19/2026

Job Close Date: 10/13/2026

Open Until Filled: No

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 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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Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211962

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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.

Working at University of South Carolina

With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There’s never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state’s flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation’s highest designation for research.

The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River.

South Carolina’s student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation.

The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University’s global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business.