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Student Services Manager I

Inside Higher Ed
Clemson, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
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Description

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WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

Job Summary

Manages and delivers career development counseling, programs and workshops to students and alumni that empower them to pursue their educational and professional aspirations. Oversees and trains graduate assistants and interns to support students' career development. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

40% - Essential - Career Counseling Program Management:

Provides career counseling, workshops, and programming to students and alumni. Assists individuals with career decision-making, career development plans, career inventory interpretations, developing career competencies, the intern and job search process, professional document development, interviewing techniques, etc. Develops new workshops, tip sheets, and resources to remain current.

20% - Essential - Student Program Management:

Manages, markets, and staff's pre-fair events. Oversees and coordinates undergraduate orientation sessions, ensuring appropriate staffing and support. Serves as the liaison for the Bridge to Clemson program, facilitating workshops and staffing related events.

20% - Essential - Outreach:

Collaborates with the CD teams manager of outreach programming to provide tabling and selected major-specific events, to increase the Career Center's visibility and support students' career development.

20% - Essential - Personnel Management:

Manages, hires, trains, and evaluates graduate students and interns. Ensures these students are well-versed in career development topics. Develops new workshops, tip sheets, and resources to remain current.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 year(s) in student services

Preferred Requirements

Education - Master's Degree in student services programs or 1 year of coursework towards a master's in counseling or student affairs

Work Experience - Student services programs

Responsibilities

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises Work of Others - Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

Budgetary Responsibilities

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

Physical Requirements

35% - Walk or move about

35% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

10% - Extends hands or arms in any direction

20% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

Working Conditions

No Work Conditions

Work Schedule

Standard Hours: 37.5

Compensation Information

Expected Salary Range: $ 47,588.00 - $ 50,961.00.

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

Application Deadline

Please submit your application WITH resume and cover letter by 11:55pm on December 9, 2025

Military And Veteran

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

Closing Statement

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=110065&PostingSeq=1

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