Academic Advisor (Grant)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Community College is seeking an Academic Advisor to provide educational guidance, support student retention and graduation goals, and collaborate with faculty advisors.

The role informs students about deadlines, maintains FERPA-compliant records, helps develop academic plans, and participates in ongoing professional development; evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Master's degree; at least 3 years' experience in academic advising.
• Experience with Colleague Self Service or other higher education databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational guidance to support student retention and graduation goals.
• Collaborate with faculty advisors and department chairs regarding students' academic programs and progression.
• Participate in New Student Orientation related to Academic Advising.
• Inform advisees of important deadlines for Add/Drop, Mid-Terms, Withdrawals, and support services.
• Identify obstacles impeding academic success and help students address them.
• Meet with students a minimum of two times per semester.
• Explain academic policies and guidelines to meet graduation requirements.
• Maintain advising records under FERPA regulations.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay current in advising best practices.
• Perform related duties to support the Office of Academic Advisement.

Skills

Academic advising

Student services experience

Evening/weekend hours flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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' 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 meeting/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.