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Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00381PO26 Job Family Program Management Job Function Program Management USC Market Title Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133644 Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) C&PD Employer Specialist Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Law Department LAW School of Law State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336 Anticipated Hiring Range 63,557-68,000 commensurate with experience Location of Vacancy Columbia Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Dean of Career and Professional Development and Leadership and limited supervision of the Director of C&PD, the C&PD Employer Specialist provides administrative support to the department. The Employer Specialist assists with the day-to-day operations of the department, including front desk responsibilities, calendar maintenance, drafting office correspondence, event planning, processing invoices, pay requests, and travel reimbursements. Additionally, the Employer Specialist will schedule and manage all on- and off-campus interviews for students and employers, act as support for our 1L Mentor program, and support the Data and Student Engagement Specialist with data entry and job postings in 12Twenty CRM software, as well as managing all student hiring processes.
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Job Duties
Job Duty
Serve the day-to-day administrative needs of the Office of Career and Professional Development including front desk reception, customer service, calendar maintenance, handling all travel and pay requests and reimbursements, office correspondence preparation, event planning.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
Assist the Data and Student Engagement specialist with data entry, job postings, and data reports associated with the new 12Twenty CRM package.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Design, develop, and manage logistics of large-scale Career & Professional Development events, including on-and off-campus interview programs. Prepare invitations, conduct follow-up outreach, and communicate with employers regarding program registration and day-of logistics. Communicate with students regarding interview selections and day-of logistics. Set a schedule and manage all stages of the on- and off-campus interview process. Lead Career & Professional Development team in preparing for and ensuring a welcoming and organized recruitment process, including room setup, preparing printed materials, and preparing schedules.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Works with the Assistant Dean of C&PD and Leadership to develop and execute the office's employer relations strategy to increase employer engagement with the office. Ensure proper data collection and management techniques are implemented according to best practices.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Respond to inquiries from students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers, and others, and direct them to appropriate resources. Maintain familiarity with current industry practices, office resources, and programs to respond to inquiries. Triage student questions by providing basic advice and guidance based upon protocols developed by the office and directing students to other members of the team as appropriate. Monitor deadlines and passwords for renewable subscription services.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Under the direction of the 1L Mentoring Program Director, manage the program's communications with attorney mentors and students, manage the marketing of the program, assist with the development of program resources, and assist with the planning of events.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Student hiring for student interns and student summer work through the Public Interest Law Summer Program
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
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 Job Open Date 05/27/2026 Job Close Date 07/11/2026 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 July 11, 2026.
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