Academic Advisor - Student Success & Career Development

State of South Carolina; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Annual Leave

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Academic Advisor to support NSE majors in Spartanburg, SC. The role requires advising declared, undeclared, and prospective students, and promoting best practices in high-quality advisement.

The position focuses on coordinating comprehensive programs to support student success, including academic support and career development, with some evening or travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher; 1+ year in higher education advising preferred.
• Experience with student success initiatives or counseling in higher ed is preferred.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and office skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Advise declared, undeclared, and prospective USC Upstate students.
• Assess student needs and design effective academic plans.
• Coordinate programs promoting student success and career development.

Skills

Student success initiatives

Academic advising

First-year programming

Career counseling

Office organization

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Academic Advisor to support NSE majors in Spartanburg, SC. The role requires advising declared, undeclared, and prospective students, and promoting best practices in high-quality advisement.

The position focuses on coordinating comprehensive programs to support student success, including academic support and career development, with some evening or travel as needed.