OVERVIEW The Marketing & Events Specialist is a professional role within the Education Abroad Office at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. This position supports marketing, communications, and student recruitment efforts connected to education abroad opportunities. The specialist works in a high-traffic, multi-function office environment and contributes to digital outreach, events coordination, and additional duties as assigned. The role combines communication strategy with operational support to help students learn about and engage with abroad programs. The position also supports the office’s online presence and helps coordinate special events connected to education and student engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Support marketing and communications activities for the Education Abroad Office – Assist with recruitment of students for education abroad opportunities – Manage the office web presence – Manage social media activities and communications – Coordinate special functions and events – Perform additional responsibilities as assigned – Contribute to daily operations in a high-traffic, multi-function office environment REQUIREMENTS – Experience supporting marketing initiatives – Ability to assist with communications and recruitment efforts – Ability to manage web and social media presence – Experience coordinating events and special functions – Ability to work effectively in a high-traffic office environment – Flexibility to complete additional tasks as assigned WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Education abroad programs play an important role in expanding student learning and global engagement. A specialist focused on marketing and events helps ensure students receive timely information, attend important events, and understand available opportunities. Strong communication and outreach efforts can improve awareness of education abroad options and support student participation. This role contributes to the visibility and effectiveness of the office through consistent engagement and organized program support. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Highlight experience related to marketing, communications, and student engagement – Include examples of events coordination or management responsibilities – Demonstrate familiarity with web content or social media management – Show experience working in fast-paced or multi-function office settings – Emphasize organizational skills and the ability to manage additional assigned duties – Tailor application materials to demonstrate interest in education and abroad programming