Academic Advisor

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students in academic planning, progress, and scheduling. You will collaborate with faculty and chairs to support program progression and retention.

Responsibilities include orientation involvement, communicating deadlines, maintaining confidential records, and ongoing professional development. Evening/weekend hours may be required to support events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.
• Master's degree with 3+ years in academic advising or related student support services.
• Experience with higher education database systems (e.g., Colleague Self Service).

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to support student retention and graduation goals.
• Educate students about registration steps and important deadlines.
• Maintain advising records in compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Participate in New Student Orientation related to Academic Advising.
• Meet with students at least twice per semester and as needed.
• Engage in professional development to stay current in advising best practices.
• Collaborate with faculty advisors and department chairs as needed.
• Attend meetings/conferences/workshops as required.

Skills

Advising

Student services

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in higher education

Tools

Colleague Self Service

Job description

The Academic Advisor provides educational guidance by working with students concerning their academic plans, progress, and class schedule.

Provides academic advising to support student retention and graduation initiatives. Collaborates with faculty advisors and department chairs when applicable regarding a student's academic program and progression.

Participates in New Student Orientation as it relates to Academic Advising. Educates students about the value of academic advisement and the importance of the registration process. Informs advisees of significant deadlines regarding Course Add, Course Drop, Mid-Terms, Course Withdrawals, and Academic Support Services.

Identifies and helps resolve obstacles impeding the academic success of students. Meets with students a minimum of two times per semester and as necessary.

Explains academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to students to meet their educational goals. Supports students in developing a required academic plan to meet graduation requirements.

Maintains advising records and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA regulations.

Engages in professional development activities by participating in conferences, training sessions, and webinars to stay current in the best practices of academic advising.

Performs related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the goals of the Office or Academic Advisement, within the Advisor's scope of responsibility.

Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

Master's degree; at least 3 years of experience in academic advising or related student support services. Experience with Colleague Self Service or other Higher Education Database systems.

May need to occasionally attend meetings/conferences/workshops out of town. Evening and weekend hours to address special events will occasionally be required.

Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.