Summer 2026 Student Orientation Internship

The University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$10–$12 Per Hour
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Employee Orientation, Leadership, Student Services, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Columbia, SC
POSTED
Today
Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number
STU00005PO26

Job Title
Student Employee

Internal Title
Summer 2026 Student Orientation Internship

Campus
Upstate

College/Division
USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department
UPS Admissions

Advertised Salary
$10-12 per hour

Location of Vacancy
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time
Part Time

Hours per week
20

Work Schedule

Schedule will vary depending on need but must be able to work on campus in June, July and August.
Must be available to attend mandatory one-day training in May and work hours 8 am 5 pm on:
June 8,11, 22-23, 24, 25

July 13, 14, 16
August 10, 12, 17

Job Search Category
Student Employee

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary
  • Students will provide tours and information sessions for new students planning to attend Upstate. Orientation staff may be required to stay on campus for one overnight event. Staff will stay in the Palmetto House or Magnolia House with new students and provide programming.
  • Orientation staff are expected to interact in a positive manner with prospective students, parents, faculty, and staff. Orientation staff will help prospective students understand the opportunities available at Upstate and assist them with scheduling classes for the fall semester. Assist with phones and student service in Enrollment Services offices.
  • Develop Communication skills through presentations. Learn leadership skills by managing student groups and working with other staff.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Completed two semesters of coursework at Upstate before summer 2025.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Knowledge of Upstate campus.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75.
  • Attend mandatory one day training
Must be available to work on:
June 8,11, 22-23, 24, 25

July 13, 14, 16
August 10, 12, 17

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Enjoy working with other students
  • Involved in activities on campus or in community
  • Good presentation skills
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA


Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
20+

Desired Start Date
05/01/2026

Job Open Date
03/04/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

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.

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EEO Statement

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