Associate Director, Exploratory Advising

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina seeks an Associate Director of Exploratory Advising to lead operations for Exploratory Advising and Academic Coaching. You will work with campus partners to ensure timely, accurate advising and to drive initiatives that support student success for thousands of undergraduates each year.

Primary responsibilities include staff training, program coordination, and data-driven service improvements, with occasional night/weekend commitments as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to organize, plan, and coordinate advising services.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Must lead short and long-term projects and teams.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities with Excel experience.
• Evening/weekend work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for Exploratory Advising and Academic Coaching.
• Coordinate programs and staff training to improve student success.
• Collaborate with the Director and campus partners on policy and communications.
• Use assessment data to enhance services and retention practices.
• Manage advising operations for 5,000+ students annually.

Skills

Project planning

Communication

Data analysis

Data visualization

Excel proficiency

Time management

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The University of South Carolina seeks an Associate Director of Exploratory Advising to lead operations for Exploratory Advising and Academic Coaching. You will work with campus partners to ensure timely, accurate advising and to drive initiatives that support student success for thousands of undergraduates each year.

Primary responsibilities include staff training, program coordination, and data-driven service improvements, with occasional night/weekend commitments as needed.