<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00100PO26 Job Family Academic and Career Counseling Job Function Career Services USC Market Title Student Career Services Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/142620 Job Level P4 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Dir., Stu. Advs. & Career Dev. Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division School of Medicine Columbia Department SOMC Student Affairs State Pay Range G10 USC Market Range MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669 Anticipated Hiring Range $57,779 - $86,669 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <p>Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm</p> <p>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.</p> <p>Basis 12 months Job Search Category Administrative</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Veterans' Preference Statement</p> <p>The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>The Director of Student Advising and Career Development will provide students with resources and a supportive community of advisors, mentors, and staff to promote their development and transition from medical school to residency training. They will empower and guide students in setting and advancing their achievement of effective, individual-driven career and professional goals. They will procure and sustain a dedicated, qualified cadre of advisor and mentor resources equipped to enable effective student career decisions, and maintain resources necessary to advise, coach, and support students in making choices regarding their medical specialty areas, residencies, and careers, as well as guiding their professional interests and goals. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.</p> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Master's degree in a job-related field and 4 or more years of experience in medical student affairs, career advising, academic advising, or a related educational leadership role or other job-related experience.</p> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <p>Detail-oriented, with the ability to work with various stakeholders to achieve a desired result.</p> <p>Self-motivated and able to work independently and carefully manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with short deadlines in a high-volume environment. Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Ability to analyze data to produce reports and for assessment purposes. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with key employers, visitors, professional contacts, faculty, staff, and administration. Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office and web-based software. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Career Advising & Student Support</p> <ul> <li>Leads and delivers comprehensive career advising services which support students in identifying professional goals, specialty interests, and residency pathways. </li><li>Advises students on the residency application and match process, including timelines, policies, application materials, interviews, and rank list development. </li><li>Counsels students on specialty competitiveness, career options (including non-traditional pathways), and individualized strategies aligned with personal circumstances and institutional and national trends. </li><li>Provides targeted support to students facing academic, professional, or personal circumstances that may impact career outcomes, including advising unmatched students on revised short- and long-term plans. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty</p> <p>Program Development & Resources</p> <ul> <li>Develops, maintains, and continuously improves institutional career advising models, tools, and resources, integrating AAMC Careers in Medicine, FRIEDA, Match data, and other external benchmarks. </li><li>Ensures students and advisors have access to current, accurate, and specialty-specific data related to residency selection, application trends, and outcomes. </li><li>Creates and assesses structured programming which promotes professionalism, growth mindset, reflective practice, and values-based decision making. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Faculty, Staff, and Advisor Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Recruits, trains, and sustains a diverse and qualified cadre of faculty and staff advisors and mentors across medical specialties. </li><li>Provides ongoing professional development, guidance, and assessment for advisors to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to best practices in career advising. </li><li>Coordinates advising efforts across departments, offices, and the academic health center to ensure an integrated and cohesive student experience. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty</p> <p>Data, Assessment & Continuous Improvement</p> <ul> <li>Analyzes institutional and national Match and career outcome data to inform advising strategies, student guidance, and program development. </li><li>Monitors student career development plans and advising outcomes to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. </li><li>Prepares reports and analyses for Student Affairs leadership to support strategic planning, accreditation, and quality improvement initiatives. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty</p> <p>Collaboration & Institutional Engagement</p> <ul> <li>Collaborates closely with Student Affairs, Undergraduate Medical Education leadership, faculty, residency program leadership, and external partners. </li><li>Represents career advising within institutional committees and initiatives related to student success, professional development, and workforce planning. </li><li>Cultivates partnerships within the academic health center and broader professional community to expand career exploration and mentoring opportunities for students. </li></ul> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 04/01/2026 Job Open Date 02/24/2026 Job Close Date 04/10/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by April 10, 2026</p> <p>The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Programs </li><li>Paid Tuition </li><li>Dependent Scholarships </li><li>Annual Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul> <p>Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/202756 EEO Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 4 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience? </li></ul> </li><li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li></ul>