First-Year Student Success Advisor

South Carolina State University; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina State University in Orangeburg invites applications for a First Year Advisor who will work with faculty and staff to support first-year students, helping them select courses, identify strengths, and choose a major.

The advisor will build rapport, monitor progress, assist with workshops and orientation, provide counseling, and connect students with resources, while handling confidential information and supporting student success.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• More education or experience in education or counseling may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with students.
• Help students identify strengths and weaknesses and assist with setting academic and career goals.
• Develop strategic study habits and other skills to ensure success.
• Analyze data and track student progress towards goals.
• Connect students with additional resources as needed.
• Coordinate and present academic workshops.
• Manage, respond, and collect data for the Beacon Alerts.
• Register incoming Freshmen.
• Assist with Mentor Collective data information.
• Assist with New Student Orientation.
• Assist with Fall Convocation.
• Provide counseling to students.
• Assist with all other duties assigned by the Assistant Director of First Year Experience and the Executive Director of First Year Experience.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Student motivation

Tech literacy

Confidentiality handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

South Carolina State University in Orangeburg invites applications for a First Year Advisor who will work with faculty and staff to support first-year students, helping them select courses, identify strengths, and choose a major.

The advisor will build rapport, monitor progress, assist with workshops and orientation, provide counseling, and connect students with resources, while handling confidential information and supporting student success.