Advising Specialist

University of South Carolina Upstate; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 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

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking an Advising Specialist in Spartanburg, SC to guide graduate nursing students in program planning, advisement, and clinical placement coordination. The role requires evaluating student needs, coordinating with faculty, and maintaining compliance with degree requirements.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, have 2+ years of experience, and demonstrate strong organizational skills along with experience in student

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience.
• Experience with student information systems preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit for the graduate nursing program by contacting leads or prospective students by phone and/or email.
• Advising and registration for graduate nursing majors; assist with course planning and referrals to campus resources.
• Guide students through major transitions and maintain advising load with up-to-date degree knowledge.
• Maintain advising data, reports, and run statistics; respond to students in advising software.
• Facilitate clinical placement timelines and secure sites; communicate needs to staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advising

Student engagement

Organization

Database proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a job-related field

Tools

Starfish

Navigate

Banner

Job description

Advising Specialist

Posting Number: STA00661PO26

Advertised Salary Range:

Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

Advising Specialist

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA00661PO26

Spartanburg, SC

Advising Specialist is responsible for advising prospective and enrolled graduate nursing students, promoting good advisement practices, serving as a liaison for supporting graduate students through the clinical placement process, and assisting with academic support. Advising Specialists assess students' needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences in order to guide students in the design and implementation of a successful academic plan. This position will serve students enrolled in the masters and doctoral programs in the Mary Black College of Nursing. Will perform a variety of duties to assist program director(s) and faculty. Advising Specialist will apply policies, balance priorities, and work with limited supervision.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with student information systems Starfish, Navigate, and/or Banner is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

A successful background check is required. Ability to adapt emerging technologies to meet varied educational outcomes. Proficient in database applications. Knowledge of computer hardware and software equipment installation, use, and troubleshooting. Excellent organizational skills.

Job Duties

• Recruit for the graduate nursing program by contacting leads or prospective graduate students derived from lists, referrals, and advertisements by phone and/or email. Guides potential graduate nursing students to enrollment and provides support during the application process such as program and clinical requirements, admission criteria, and acceptance notification. Essential FunctionYesPercentage of Time30
• Performs academic advising and registration for graduate nursing majors enrolled in nursing masters and doctoral programs. Guide students through course planning and registration processes. Refer students to campus resources needed to meet individual needs. Essential FunctionYesPercentage of Time20
• Navigate students through the major transitions of college enrollment. Maintains an advising load and work directly with students to accomplish educational goals. Key aspects include maintenance of the integrity of academic policies, while being a student advocate and fostering a culture of student responsibility and success, providing students with information about possible consequences of academic decisions, and creating plans of study. Must maintain current knowledge of degree programs. Essential FunctionYesPercentage of Time20
• Maintains accurate data for reports and informed decision-making. Keeps advising statistics, work schedule, and other reporting documents up to date. Monitor and respond to students using advising software. Maintains all electronic advisement records. Essential FunctionYesPercentage of Time10
• Serve as a liaison between graduate nursing students and the clinical placement coordinator. Guide students through placement timelines, processes, and expectations. Support and facilitate students in identifying and securing appropriate practicum sites. Ensure students obtain a confirmed clinical site in advance of required clinical rotations to support timely academic progression. Confirm that required clinical affiliation agreements are in place for identified sites. Assist students in preparing required documentation and materials specified by clinical sites for submission to the clinical placement coordinator. Communicate student needs or concerns to appropriate personnel. Essential FunctionYesPercentage of Time15
• Other duties as assigned Essential FunctionYesPercentage of Time5

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.