About the role#
The Student Career Coach supports the Career Management office through administrative, marketing, and social media tasks. This role provides students with insight into career preparation and outreach while serving as a primary point of contact for the department.
What you'll do#
- Serve as the front-line contact for walk-in visitors and scheduled appointments.
- Manage office communications, including phone calls and emails.
- Assist students and alumni with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search strategies.
- Maintain the career closet by managing inventory and helping students with clothing selections.
- Schedule appointments and coordinate with employers and business partners.
- Create and update social media content for Instagram and Facebook.
- Develop campaigns to promote Handshake and Big Interview.
- Curate content for the Career Management YouTube channel.
- Design promotional materials to build awareness of events and programs.
- Conduct tabling and presentations to promote services to the campus community.
- Collect and distribute survey responses from students and employers.
What you'll need#
- A 3.0 GPA or higher.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems tactfully.
- Proficiency in using digital technologies for outreach.
- Capability to work well autonomously and as part of a team.
- Willingness to engage with campus leaders to build partnerships.
- Comfort with occasional public speaking.
- A reliable and strong work ethic.
- Ability to adhere to a set work schedule.
Location & details#
- Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Part-time, 15 hours per week.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About University of South Carolina
The University of South Carolina is a public institution of higher education based in Columbia. It was founded in 1801 and maintains eight campuses across 20 locations. The university system serves more than 54,000 students. It employs over 13,000 people and focuses on academic research and student instruction.
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