Academic Advisor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Academic Advisor to serve declared, undeclared, and prospective NSE majors at USC Upstate. You will advise students, promote best practices in advisement, assess needs and goals, and help design an effective academic plan, coordinating programs that support student success.

The role requires strong organizational and IT skills, ability to work in a high-demand environment, and willingness to evening or weekend travel.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Knowledge of student success initiatives, academic support, first-year programming, or counseling in higher education.
• Excellent organizational, management, and office skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-traffic environment and some evenings/weekends travel.
• Proficiency with database and spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advisors are responsible for advising declared, undeclared, and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support.
• Assess students' needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences to guide the design and implementation of an effective academic plan.
• Coordinate comprehensive programs and initiatives that promote student success, including academic support, professionalism and protocol training, and career development.

Skills

Student success initiatives

Academic advising

First-year programming

Office and administrative skills

MS Office / IT proficiency

Database and spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Academic Advisor Department: UPS Student Success Center Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

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.

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Advertised Job Summary

Academic Advisor University of South Carolina Upstate STA Spartanburg, SC Academic Advisors are responsible for advising declared, undeclared, and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support. Academic advisors assess students' needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences in order to guide students in the design and implementation of a successful academic plan. This position will serve NSE majors at the USC Upstate. Responsible for coordinating comprehensive programs and initiatives that promote student success, including academic support, professionalism and protocol training, and career development.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A successful background check is required. Knowledge of student success initiatives, academic support, first year student programming, or counseling in high school or higher education required. Excellent organizational, management, and office skills. Demonstrated skills 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 standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. However, this position will involve some evening, weekend, and/or conference travel.

Preferred 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. Previous work experience with undergraduates in an institution of higher learning strongly preferred.

Benefits

• 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

USC Upstate offers a valuable https://uscupstate.edu/employment/employee-benefits/package including but not limited to:

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.