C&PD Employer Specialist

Overview The University of South Carolina posting indicates the position is advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days with potential closure at the department's discretion after that period. Review timelines vary by position, and candidates will be contacted by phone or email if selected for further review. Applications are requested by July 11, 2026. Location: Columbia. Hours per Week: 37.5. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30am–5:00pm with an hour for lunch. Anticipated Hiring Range: 63,557–68,000 commensurate with experience. Responsibilities Provide administrative support to the Department of Career and Professional Development (C&PD). This includes front desk responsibilities, calendar maintenance, drafting office correspondence, event planning, processing invoices, pay requests, and travel reimbursements. Schedule and manage all on- and off-campus interviews for students and employers; support the 1L Mentor program; assist with data entry and job postings in the 12Twenty CRM; manage student hiring processes. Design, develop, and manage logistics of large-scale Career & Professional Development events, including invitations, follow-up outreach, and day-of logistics. Communicate with students regarding interview selections; lead the team in preparing for and ensuring a welcoming, organized recruitment process. Work with the Assistant Dean of C&PD and Leadership to develop and execute the office’s employer relations strategy; ensure proper data collection and management techniques according to best practices. Respond to inquiries from students, alumni, faculty, staff, employers, and others, and triage student questions with appropriate guidance; monitor deadlines and passwords for subscription services. Assist with program communications, marketing, resource development, and events for the 1L Mentoring Program. Coordinate student hiring for internships and summer work through the Public Interest Law Summer Program. Qualifications Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 3 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred: Career services or law firm administrative experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent customer relations; high level of organization; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with CRM packages; high attention to detail. Benefits and Working at USC 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 For more information about USC benefits, refer to the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal. Research grants or time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits depending on funding. Posting Details Posting Number: STA00381PO26 Job Family: Program Management Job Function: Program Management Work County: Richland Division: School of Law Department: LAW School of Law State Pay Range: G10 Posting Close Date: 07/11/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant To apply, submit your application by the stated deadline. The USC EEO Statement is included in the posting. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience? Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents List of References and Contact Information #J-18808-Ljbffr