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Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00499PO26 Job Family Communications and Marketing Job Function Marketing Communications USC Market Title Marketing Communications Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132438 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Marketing & Events Specialist Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Academic Affairs and Provost Department PROV Global Carolina State Pay Range G09 USC Market Range MRF - $52,526 $65,658 $78,789 Anticipated Hiring Range $52,526-$58,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Communication Services
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Marketing and Events Specialist is a professional position in the Education Abroad Office. The Marketing and Events Specialist performs a variety of duties in support of marketing, communications, and the recruitment of students to take part in education abroad opportunities. As a staff member in a high traffic, multi-function office this position also manages the Office's web and social media presence, special functions and events, and additional responsibilities as assigned.
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.
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Job Duties
Job Duty
Outreach and Event Management: Creates and manages office-wide student recruitment plan(s). Gathers and maintains data related to the effectiveness of recruitment activities. Identifies new avenues for recruitment of students. Develops and manages targeted outreach plans for special programs, including exchange programs, instructor-led programs, and similar strategic priorities. Manages the Education Abroad Fair and coordinates the EAO's participation in U101, New Student Orientation, and USC Admissions events. Coordinates and/or provides support for additional events throughout the year.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Social Media and Digital Marketing: Oversees the EAO's engagement on all relevant social media platforms. Develops and implements a 12-month content calendar for social media. Monitors engagement metrics and makes adjustments accordingly. Acts as site manager for the EAO website and works directly with advising staff responsible for various content development. Identifies other avenues for digital engagement with students. Oversees the design of the EAO Annual Report. Leads the EAO's graphic design efforts and supports other staff in their projects involving graphic design.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Peer Ambassador Management and Alumni Engagement: Oversees the hiring and training and provides ongoing support for the EAO's peer ambassadors. Oversees the peer ambassadors' activities to maximize their engagement and outreach efforts to students. Plans and supports returnee initiatives for EAO alumni in coordination with the Assistant Director for Advising and Programming.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Student Support: Designs and delivers workshops, presentations, and resources for students in each phase of the education abroad experience, including outreach, application, pre-departure orientations, re-entry programming, and other topics as appropriate.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Partner Relations Management: Coordinates schedules for visitors to campus from education abroad partners and affiliates. Represents EAO at University and office functions. Develops and maintains key relationships with strategic campus partners.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10
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 07/01/2026 Job Close Date 07/16/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
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We are only accepting applications submitted by July 16, 2026
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