Academic Advisor

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC seeks an Academic Advisor to guide current and prospective students in designing successful academic plans.

Responsibilities include promoting good advisement practices, assessing students' needs and goals, and supporting Interdisciplinary Studies majors under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success. Flexible scheduling may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in higher education academic advising, academic support services, first-year experience programming, career counseling or related field.
• Preferred exceptional leadership skills and excellent computer skills, written, and oral communication skills.
• Experience in student success initiatives, academic support, first year student programming, or counseling in high school or higher education required.

Responsibilities

• Advises current and prospective students and guides them in designing a successful academic plan.
• Promotes good advisement practices and assists with academic support and career exploration.
• Primarily serves Interdisciplinary Studies majors and works under the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success.

Skills

Organizational skills

Management

Office skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

About UofSC

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.

Department: UPS Student Success Center

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Academic Advisor

University of South Carolina Upstate

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Spartanburg, SC

Academic Advisors are responsible for advising current and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support. Academic advisors assess students' needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences to guide students in designing and implementing a successful academic plan. Advisors are also responsible for promoting student success, including academic support and career exploration. This position will primarily serve Interdisciplinary Studies majors and is assigned by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Master's degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in higher education academic advising, academic support services, first-year experience programming, career counseling or related field. Preferred exceptional leadership skills and excellent computer skills, written, and oral communication skills. Experience in student success initiatives, academic support, first year student programming, or counseling in high school or higher education required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Successful background check is required. Ability to work and motivate traditional as well as nontraditional students, strong computer and interpersonal skills required. USC Upstate standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. However, this position will involve some evening, weekend, and/or conference travel. Excellent organizational, management, and office skills. Demonstrated experience working successfully in a high-traffic, high-demand environment and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Information technology proficiency in database and spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office products.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis 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.