Academic Advisor - Student Success & Career Planning

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition Program

Dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students in designing and implementing their academic plans. You will promote student success through advising, academic support, and career exploration, with focus on Interdisciplinary Studies majors and coordination by the Student Success Center.

The role requires strong organizational and IT skills, and may involve evening or weekend hours and travel as needed in Spartanburg, SC. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge/Abilities: Background check required.
• Able to motivate traditional and nontraditional students.
• USC Upstate hours: 8:30am–5:00pm with some evenings, weekends, travel.
• Excellent organizational, management, and office skills.
• IT proficiency in database and spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Advise current and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices.
• Assess students' needs, goals, and past experiences to guide academic planning.
• Assist with academic support, career exploration, and student success initiatives.
• Serve primarily Interdisciplinary Studies majors as assigned by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Database proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

University of South Carolina Upstate seeks an Academic Advisor to guide students in designing and implementing their academic plans. You will promote student success through advising, academic support, and career exploration, with focus on Interdisciplinary Studies majors and coordination by the Student Success Center.

The role requires strong organizational and IT skills, and may involve evening or weekend hours and travel as needed in Spartanburg, SC. A Master’s degree is preferred.