University of South Carolina
Student Career Coach
University of South Carolina, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States, 29302
Student Employee
Location:
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Hours:
15 hours per week, Part Time
Schedule:
Flexible hours.
Mornings: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
Afternoons: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Mon–Thu)
Work as class schedule allows
Number of Vacancies:
1-2
Desired Start Date:
06/16/2025
Responsibilities Administrative
Serve as front‑line contact for walk‑in visitors and appointments
Answer phone calls, emails and host minimal office hours to ensure coverage
Schedule appointments and communicate with employers and business partners
Assist in inventory management and orderliness of career closet, including tracking donations and student use
Assist students in career closet with clothing selections
Assist Upstate students and alumni with resume writing, interview preparation and job search strategies
Other duties as assigned
Social Media
Suggest creative weekly posts about resources, services and events for IG and FB accounts
Once approved by Career Management staff, make weekly updates to IG and FB content
Create additional social media campaigns to promote Handshake and build awareness for Big Interview
Possess a sensitivity to matters related to diversity and inclusion
Assist in content curation for Career Management YouTube channel to ensure relevance and appeal to a broad audience
Marketing
Create promotional materials (flyers, webpages, designs) to build awareness of Career Services’ events, programs and resources
Promote Handshake and other services to campus community through tabling, presentations to student organizations and individual appointments and drop‑ins
Data/Analytics
Assist with distributing and collecting survey responses from students and employers after appointments, presentations and career events
Qualifications
3.0 GPA or above
Ability to think critically and tactfully problem‑solve
Articulate thoughts and ideas in excellent written and oral communication to students, professionals, parents, alumni, staff and faculty
Use of digital technologies to increase student and alumni outreach and awareness of Career Services’ resources and services
Engage with campus leaders to build relationships and partnerships
Ability to effectively multi‑task, problem‑solve and work well with other Career Coaches, students and campus leaders to manage projects
Show professionalism through networking and front‑line contact
Ability to work well autonomously
Comfortable with occasional public speaking opportunities
Reliable, strong work ethic
Must be able to adhere to the work schedule as set by OCM
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Hours:
15 hours per week, Part Time
Schedule:
Flexible hours.
Mornings: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
Afternoons: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Mon–Thu)
Work as class schedule allows
Number of Vacancies:
1-2
Desired Start Date:
06/16/2025
Responsibilities Administrative
Serve as front‑line contact for walk‑in visitors and appointments
Answer phone calls, emails and host minimal office hours to ensure coverage
Schedule appointments and communicate with employers and business partners
Assist in inventory management and orderliness of career closet, including tracking donations and student use
Assist students in career closet with clothing selections
Assist Upstate students and alumni with resume writing, interview preparation and job search strategies
Other duties as assigned
Social Media
Suggest creative weekly posts about resources, services and events for IG and FB accounts
Once approved by Career Management staff, make weekly updates to IG and FB content
Create additional social media campaigns to promote Handshake and build awareness for Big Interview
Possess a sensitivity to matters related to diversity and inclusion
Assist in content curation for Career Management YouTube channel to ensure relevance and appeal to a broad audience
Marketing
Create promotional materials (flyers, webpages, designs) to build awareness of Career Services’ events, programs and resources
Promote Handshake and other services to campus community through tabling, presentations to student organizations and individual appointments and drop‑ins
Data/Analytics
Assist with distributing and collecting survey responses from students and employers after appointments, presentations and career events
Qualifications
3.0 GPA or above
Ability to think critically and tactfully problem‑solve
Articulate thoughts and ideas in excellent written and oral communication to students, professionals, parents, alumni, staff and faculty
Use of digital technologies to increase student and alumni outreach and awareness of Career Services’ resources and services
Engage with campus leaders to build relationships and partnerships
Ability to effectively multi‑task, problem‑solve and work well with other Career Coaches, students and campus leaders to manage projects
Show professionalism through networking and front‑line contact
Ability to work well autonomously
Comfortable with occasional public speaking opportunities
Reliable, strong work ethic
Must be able to adhere to the work schedule as set by OCM
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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