Temporary - Academic and Workforce Success Advisor

COLLEGE CORNER; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Charleston invites applications for a Temporary Academic and Workforce Success Advisor (F/T) to support adult learners, transfer students, and EPIC Scholars in the Bachelor of Professional Studies program. The role combines recruitment, academic advising, career coaching, and workforce engagement to guide students from recruitment through graduation.

This on-campus position requires some evening and weekend work, with potential travel within SC and eligibility for healthcare

Qualifications

• Understanding of adult learning principles and student development among diverse learner populations.
• Ability to deliver academic advising in person and online, in one-on-one and group settings.
• Understanding and compliance with FERPA requirements.
• Strong career counseling skills, including resume/LinkedIn development, interview prep, and job search strategies.
• Understanding of recruitment strategies for transfer and adult learners.
• Data-informed decision-making and use of admissions/advising/career technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive advising for BPS majors, minors, and certificates.
• Develop academic progression plans and teach students how to register for courses.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and transition support for adult learners and transfer students.
• Monitor student progress, provide outreach to at‑risk students, and connect learners with academic and personal support resources.
• Represent the program at transfer fairs, career events, and community outreach activities.
• Utilize Salesforce to manage prospective student communication, recruitment, and yield strategies.
• Provide unofficial transcript evaluations for prospective students to utilize in their decision-making process.

Skills

adult learning principles

advising in groups

FERPA compliance

career counseling skills

recruitment strategies

data-informed decisions

admissions technology

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Temporary - Academic and Workforce Success Advisor (F/T*)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• understanding of adult learning principles and student development among diverse learner populations
• ability to deliver academic advising in one-on-one and group settings (in-person and online)
• understanding and compliance with FERPA requirements
• strong career counseling skills, including resume/LinkedIn development, interview prep, and job search strategies
• understanding of recruitment strategies for transfer and adult learners
• competence in data-informed decision-making and use of admissions/advising/career technology

Additional Comments Regarding Position

The Academic and Workforce Success Advisor supports adult learners, transfer students, and EPIC Scholars in the Bachelor of Professional Studies ( BPS ) program. This position combines recruitment, academic advising, career coaching, and workforce engagement to ensure student success from recruitment through graduation and beyond. This position is on-campus, with some evening and weekend work required. Some travel in SC may be required. The candidate filling this position may be eligible for healthcare benefits.

• provide proactive advising for BPS majors, departmental minors, and certificate students
• utilize appropriate advising methods based on the individual student’s needs
• support students in selecting concentrations, minors, and certificates
• develop academic progression plans, and teach students how to register for courses
• assist with onboarding, orientation, and transition support for adult learners and transfer students
• monitor student progress, provide outreach to at‑risk students, and connect learners with academic and personal support resources

Essential or Marginal

Percent of Time 40

Admissions & Program Recruitment

• identify and advise prospective students
• represent the program at transfer fairs, career events, and community outreach activities
• conduct information sessions and prospective student appointments for the purposes of program recruitment
• utilize Salesforce to manage prospective student communication, recruitment, and yield strategies
• provide unofficial transcript evaluations for prospective students to utilize in their decision-making process

Essential or Marginal

Percent of Time 30

• provide individual career advising, including career exploration, graduate/professional school planning, and job search strategies for BPS students
• conduct individual interview coaching, resume review, and LinkedIn evaluations
• facilitate workshops using tools such as Design Thinking and career assessment instruments.
• develop career resources, handouts, and online tools tailored to adult learners and transfer students
• offer recommendations to the CPE team based on the latest data and trends in workforce readiness

Essential or Marginal

Percent of Time 20

Assessment & Reporting

• document advising and career coaching sessions using institutional systems
• track student outcomes and contribute to departmental reporting and continuous improvement
• use data to inform programming and identify trends in student needs and workforce readiness
• assist in the development and implementation of the departmental strategic plan

Essential or Marginal

Percent of Time 10

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • CofC - Alumni Career Services
  • College of Charleston Website
  • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
  • Glassdoor
  • Handshake
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Indeed.com
  • Internal Job Posting
  • jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Monster.com
  • Personal Referral
  • Post and Courier
  • Public Job Posting
  • SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
  • Twitter
  • Word of mouth
  • Other
  • National Labor Exchange
  • CareerBuilder

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3