C&PD Employer Specialist

C&PD Employer Specialist

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. 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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Posting Details

Posting Summary

Posting Number - STA00381PO26

Job Family - Program Management

Job Function - Program Management

USC Market Title - Program Coordinator

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 - Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:00 pm with an hour for lunch each day

Basis - 12 months

Job Search Category - Student Services

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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 12TwentyCRMsoftware, as well as managing all student hiring processes.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience - 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.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications - 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 products, especially Word and Excel. Experience in CRM packages. High attention to detail

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 12TwentyCRMpackage.

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