Academic Advisor

State of South Carolina; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College seeks an Academic Advisor to provide educational guidance, helping students map their academic plans, monitor progress, and schedule classes. The role supports retention and graduation goals and collaborates with faculty advisors and department chairs when needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with experience in student services; a Master’s degree and 3+ years in academic advising are preferred, plus familiarity with higher-education databases such as

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational guidance by working with students on academic plans, progress, and scheduling.
• Offer academic advising to support student retention and graduation initiatives; coordinate with faculty advisors and department chairs as needed.
• Participate in New Student Orientation related to Academic Advising and educate students on the registration process and deadlines.
• Meet with students at least twice per semester and as needed to address obstacles to academic success.
• Explain academic policies and help students develop a plan to meet graduation requirements.
• Maintain confidential advising records in compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Engage in professional development through conferences, trainings, and webinars to stay current in best practices.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Additional Comments

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.

Benefits For State Employees

• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

• State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.