Academic Success Advisor — Guide Student Paths & Careers

University of South Carolina Upstate; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; 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

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor. This role is responsible for advising students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support and career exploration.

The advisor will assess students’ needs and goals to help design effective academic plans. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience, with a master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree required with 1 year of experience in higher education academic advising or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Advise current and prospective students on academic support and success.
• Promote good advisement practices and assist with career exploration.
• Assess students' needs to help design successful academic plans.

Skills

Academic advising

Career counseling

Student success promotion

Goal assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor. This role is responsible for advising students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support and career exploration.

The advisor will assess students’ needs and goals to help design effective academic plans. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience, with a master’s degree preferred.