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Undergraduate Career Coach

State of South Carolina

University of South Carolina

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

Not specified

Type

Closes

March 27, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This role involves guiding undergraduate business students through their career development, including one-on-one coaching on job searches, internships, and overall career planning.

The coach collaborates with academic advisors, student groups, and the university career center to create a supportive environment for student success.

Ideal candidates are experienced professionals with a background in student services or business who enjoy teaching, counseling, and helping young people navigate professional opportunities.

Key Requirements

  • Relevant work experience in student services management, career management, or a business functional area
  • Corporate work experience preferred
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Background in teaching, presenting, and counseling
  • Knowledge of student development principles and educational administration
  • Collaborative management style and decision-making abilities

Full Job Description

Undergraduate Career Coach

Department: DMSB Office of Career Mgmt (OCM)

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.

More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort.

In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

The Office of Career Management at the Darla Moore School of Business invites applications for two undergraduate career coaches.

The career coaches will help to develop and deliver innovative career education becoming a collaborative partner in career management for all undergraduate business students thus directly impacting their success in the internship and job search process.

The positions provide opportunity for one-on-one career coaching and support to the undergraduate business students, strategizing with the students on internship and job search as well as providing key guidance on all areas of career management.

The career coaches will work closely with the undergraduate academic advising team within the School, business student organizations and the University of South Carolina Career Center in order to fully integrate and implement the overall career management strategy for the students.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

• Corporate work experience, student services management or career management.

• Relevant work experience, preferably in student services management or career management or knowledge of a specific business functional area is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• A collaborative management style and excellent organizational skills are essential as is background in teaching, presenting and counseling.

• Knowledge of the basic principles and theories of student development and educational administration is desired.

• The employee must have excellent organizational/planning, communication/interpersonal, decision making and supervisory skills.

Job Close Date

03/26/2026

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 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 March 26, 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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To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6913451

EEO Statement


The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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