Career Center
Staff Directory
Ray Knight
| Title: | Career Development Coach: College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management, College
of Information & Communications, First Year Business, Honors College |
| Department: | Career Center Career Center |
| Email: | rcknight@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Phone: | 803-777-1204 |

Ray Knight has spent more than 20 years supporting students through important academic and professional transitions. Before joining the Career Center, he worked as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher and administrator and spent 14 years living, working, and studying in Germany. Ray enjoys helping students identify experiential learning opportunities, build networking strategies, and gain confidence as they pursue internships and careers. His coaching style is approachable, caring, and knowledgeable, and he wants every student to know that the Career Center is here to support them throughout their journey.
Quick Facts
First Job: Grocery store bagger
Dream Job as a Kid: Fighter pilot
Fun Fact: Lived, worked, and studied in Germany for 14 years
Career Advice: Networking can have a major impact on your career opportunities and growth
Coaching Style: Approachable, Caring, Knowledgeable