Student Success Advisor: Academic & Career Guidance

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an Academic and Career Advisor to support a caseload of students with career advising, academic plan development, and registration assistance. The role emphasizes student success, persistence, retention, progression, and completion.

The position requires a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) and experience in student services, including managing a caseload and leveraging technology to document advisement. Travel between campuses is possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in student services programs.
• Bachelor's degree; three years of experience required or a master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise a caseload of newly admitted, first-semester, and continuing students.
• Develop academic plans and assist with registration and career advising.
• Implement academic strategies to support success, persistence, and completion.
• Participate in ongoing training and use technologies to document advisement.
• Travel between Midlands Technical College Airport or Beltline Campus as needed.

Skills

Academic advising

Caseload management

Student services

Communication skills

Technology for documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking an Academic and Career Advisor to support a caseload of students with career advising, academic plan development, and registration assistance. The role emphasizes student success, persistence, retention, progression, and completion.

The position requires a bachelor's degree (master's degree preferred) and experience in student services, including managing a caseload and leveraging technology to document advisement. Travel between campuses is possible.