Academic Advisor – Student Success & Career Development

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Tuition assistance

Dependent scholarships

EAP

Annual leave

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Academic Advisor in Spartanburg, SC to guide declared, undeclared, and prospective students, promoting effective advisement practices and coordinating academic support.

The role involves assessing students' needs and developing individualized plans, with emphasis on NSE majors and career development; requires strong organization, IT skills, and ability to work evenings or travel.

Qualifications

• Background check is required.
• Knowledge of student success initiatives, academic support, first-year student programming, or counseling in higher education.
• Excellent organizational, management, and office skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise declared, undeclared, and prospective students and guide them in academic planning.
• Promote good advisement practices and assist with academic support and career development.
• Coordinate programs and initiatives that promote student success and professional development.
• Assist NSE majors at USC Upstate and collaborate with campus partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Office software proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database/Spreadsheet software

Job description

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Academic Advisor in Spartanburg, SC to guide declared, undeclared, and prospective students, promoting effective advisement practices and coordinating academic support.

The role involves assessing students' needs and developing individualized plans, with emphasis on NSE majors and career development; requires strong organization, IT skills, and ability to work evenings or travel.