Marketing & Events Specialist

Role overview

The University of South Carolina system is seeking a Marketing & Events Specialist for the Education Abroad Office within PROV Global Carolina in Columbia, SC. This is a full-time, on-site professional role focused on promoting education abroad opportunities and helping recruit students to participate in them.

What the role involves

In this position, you will support marketing, communications, and student recruitment efforts for education abroad programs. You will also serve in a busy, multi-purpose office environment, where you will oversee the office website and social media channels, coordinate special events and functions, and take on other duties as needed.

Preferred experience and qualifications

The ideal candidate brings experience from living, working, or studying abroad, along with prior involvement in designing and leading trainings, workshops, or orientation sessions. An advanced degree is preferred. The role also calls for sound independent judgment, careful planning, and strong decision-making skills, plus the ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively with people at all levels.

Applicants should have excellent written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills, and must be able to manage confidential and personal information with discretion.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

This job requires excellent verbal and written communication, strong computer literacy, and solid presentation skills.

Application and hiring notes

Applications must be submitted by July 16, 2026. The posting is advertised for a minimum of five business days, after which the department may close it at any time. The review and screening timeline can differ depending on the needs of the hiring process. Candidates selected for next steps will be contacted by phone or email.

Benefits

The University of South Carolina offers a benefits package that includes health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, dependent scholarships, annual leave, sick leave, 13 paid holidays including an extended December break, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Equal opportunity statement

The University of South Carolina provides equal employment and educational opportunities regardless 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.