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Internship roles are among the most common CPT authorizations for F-1 students, but your DSO must document a direct curricular link before you can start. Part-time CPT (under 20 hours weekly) preserves your 12-month OPT eligibility, while full-time CPT for 12 or more months eliminates it entirely.
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Job Family Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function Career Services
USC Market Title Student Career Services Specialist
Job Level P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Internship Coordinator
Campus Lancaster
Work County Lancaster
College/Division USC Lancaster College/Division Level
Department USC Lancaster - Palmetto College
State Pay Range G07
USC Market Range MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512
Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
The standard work schedule will be Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
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.
Benefits for FTE Positions
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. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Advertised Job Summary
This position would include the traditional management duties of an Internship Coordinator, such as recruiting organizations for internships, assisting students in preparing for internships and faculty with curriculum and credit issues; but also, the Internship Coordinator will work to develop and expand the tradition; concept of internships, to broaden the campus and community understanding of how to connect the classroom to other meaningful experiences.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Assessing student needs and working with them to accomplish career development plans and goals
- Knowledge of appropriate employment skills and ability to help students connect their experience to these skills
- Identify, select, and implement career coaching/advising/counseling interventions and techniques appropriate to student goals
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Workshop/program planning and presentation skills
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Knowledge of student and career development theories and their application in practice
- Creative, conscientious, and dedicated
- Capable of multi-tasking and setting priorities within a team environment
Job Duties
Job Duty
Work with students to prepare for productive internships and to identify appropriate sites for their experiential learning; conduct workshops and seminars to help students understand the benefits of discipline-specific internships, whether mandated by program requirements or not; administer career assessment tools and interpret results.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Work with faculty to support students in Graduation with Leadership Distinction; to develop new course-related opportunities for experiential learning; and to support faculty in linking curricular goals with career readiness whenever possible.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Work with community organizations, businesses, and university alumni to create a broad understanding of the wide range of short- and long-term internships benefiting both students and organizations; assist in writing internship position descriptions; publicize opportunities within the community and on campus; recruit a diverse range of organizations to participate.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Maintain and develop a listing of internship opportunities that will provide students an outstanding educational experience.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Provide practical job placement advice, such as resume construction and development, researching job positions, mock interviewing, etc.; assist in coordinating annual campus Career Fair.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Maintain records of internship placements and successful conversion of internship positions that lead to professional employment after graduation and to develop additional internship positions that may lead to professional employment.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Support the university’s mission of community service and engagement by fostering the integration of students into the local community.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 02/01/2026
Job Open Date 11/06/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our 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.
A complete application must include the following:
- Completed application form
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact information – including a phone number and email address – for a minimum of three professional references.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Posting Number STA00825PO26
Job Family Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function Career Services
USC Market Title Student Career Services Specialist
Job Level P1 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title) Internship Coordinator
Campus Lancaster
Work County Lancaster
College/Division USC Lancaster College/Division Level
Department USC Lancaster - Palmetto College
State Pay Range G07
USC Market Range MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512
Anticipated Hiring Range Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
The standard work schedule will be Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement
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.
Benefits for FTE Positions
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. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Advertised Job Summary
This position would include the traditional management duties of an Internship Coordinator, such as recruiting organizations for internships, assisting students in preparing for internships and faculty with curriculum and credit issues; but also, the Internship Coordinator will work to develop and expand the tradition; concept of internships, to broaden the campus and community understanding of how to connect the classroom to other meaningful experiences.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Assessing student needs and working with them to accomplish career development plans and goals
- Knowledge of appropriate employment skills and ability to help students connect their experience to these skills
- Identify, select, and implement career coaching/advising/counseling interventions and techniques appropriate to student goals
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Workshop/program planning and presentation skills
- Interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Knowledge of student and career development theories and their application in practice
- Creative, conscientious, and dedicated
- Capable of multi-tasking and setting priorities within a team environment
Job Duties
Job Duty
Work with students to prepare for productive internships and to identify appropriate sites for their experiential learning; conduct workshops and seminars to help students understand the benefits of discipline-specific internships, whether mandated by program requirements or not; administer career assessment tools and interpret results.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Work with faculty to support students in Graduation with Leadership Distinction; to develop new course-related opportunities for experiential learning; and to support faculty in linking curricular goals with career readiness whenever possible.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty
Work with community organizations, businesses, and university alumni to create a broad understanding of the wide range of short- and long-term internships benefiting both students and organizations; assist in writing internship position descriptions; publicize opportunities within the community and on campus; recruit a diverse range of organizations to participate.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
Job Duty
Maintain and develop a listing of internship opportunities that will provide students an outstanding educational experience.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Provide practical job placement advice, such as resume construction and development, researching job positions, mock interviewing, etc.; assist in coordinating annual campus Career Fair.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Maintain records of internship placements and successful conversion of internship positions that lead to professional employment after graduation and to develop additional internship positions that may lead to professional employment.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Job Duty
Support the university’s mission of community service and engagement by fostering the integration of students into the local community.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 02/01/2026
Job Open Date 11/06/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our 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.
A complete application must include the following:
- Completed application form
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Contact information – including a phone number and email address – for a minimum of three professional references.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsInternship CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does every internship qualify for CPT authorization?
No. Your DSO must confirm the internship is an integral part of your curriculum, which typically means it's tied to a specific course, a required practicum, or a degree program that lists work experience as a component. A general internship at a company in your field, with no documented academic connection, doesn't automatically qualify. Bring your program requirements and the job description to your DSO before applying.
Can I do a remote internship on CPT?
Yes, but the employer's physical address still determines the SEVIS record. Your DSO updates your I-20 with the internship location, and that address must be accurate even if you work remotely. If the employer is fully remote with no fixed office address, ask HR for the legal business address used for tax and employment purposes, then provide that to your DSO.
How do I find internships where employers already understand CPT?
Migrate Mate lists internship roles from employers with documented work-authorization experience, which reduces the back-and-forth of explaining CPT to HR teams unfamiliar with F-1 students. You can filter by role type and authorization compatibility rather than cold-applying and hoping the employer's HR team knows the process.
What happens if my internship extends beyond my original CPT end date?
You must stop working on the original CPT end date and cannot continue until your DSO issues an updated I-20 with the new authorization period. Extensions aren't automatic. Contact your DSO at least two to three weeks before your current authorization expires, and get a new offer letter from your employer confirming the extended dates and hours.
Does part-time versus full-time CPT affect my future H-1B eligibility?
CPT status itself doesn't affect H-1B visa eligibility. What matters is OPT: full-time CPT totaling 12 or more months eliminates your post-graduation OPT, which many students rely on as the bridge to H-1B sponsorship. Part-time CPT, defined by USCIS as under 20 hours per week, doesn't count toward that threshold regardless of how many semesters you use it.