Associate Director of 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

Associate Director of Exploratory Advising Department

PROV University Advising Center Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

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.

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Exploratory Advising provides operational leadership for Exploratory Advising and Academic Coaching services, ensuring timely, accurate, and student-centered support for prospective, incoming, and current undergraduate students. The position manages and coordinates academic coaching initiatives, Undergraduate Studies programming, and exploratory advising operations while also leading staff training. In collaboration with the Director and campus partners, the Associate Director uses assessment data to improve services, strengthen student retention and success, and maintain consistent advising policies, procedures, and communications across the university, ensuring the highest level of advisement service for over 5,000 students per year.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to organize, plan, and facilitate various advising services related to students' academic success is critical.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to plan and execute both short and long-term projects.
• Must have excellent data analysis, reporting, and data visualization skills and working knowledge of reporting software such as Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize requests, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and communicate clear and accurate information to University constituents.
• Some night and weekend work may be required.
• Ability to use a computer and keyboard for extensive periods.
• Ability to speak and listen effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and 4 years of advising experience.

Job Close Date

10/28/2026

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.