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

College of Charleston; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement

Free CARTA Bus Service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

College of Charleston is seeking an on‑campus Academic and Workforce Success Advisor for a 37.5‑hour week. The role includes advising BPS majors, supporting adult learners and transfer students, and coordinating recruitment and career coaching activities. Evening/weekend work and some travel within SC may be required.

Salary is posted as a base around $50,000 with benefits; background checks are standard. This is a full‑time on‑campus appointment in Continuing and Professional Education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, workforce development, or related field; 3+ years in academic advising or workforce development.

Responsibilities

• Academic Advising & Student Support: provide proactive advising for BPS majors and certificates; assist with onboarding, orientation, and transition support for adult learners and transfer students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Career coaching

Advising practices

Adult learning

FERPA compliance

Data-informed decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, workforce development

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Banner

DegreeWorks

Handshake

LinkedIn

D2L

Job description

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

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

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Posting Details

• Internal Title | Temporary - Academic and Workforce Success Advisor (F/T*)
• Department | Continuing and Professional Education
• Minimum Requirements | Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, workforce development, or related field at least three years of experience in academic advising, career services, adult learning, or workforce development knowledge of student development theories, advising practices, and workforce/career readiness trends strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills
• Preferred requirements | Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, or related field experience working with adult learners, transfer students, or nontraditional populations familiarity with Salesforce, Banner, DegreeWorks, Handshake, LinkedIn, and D2L experience teaching workshops and/or facilitating group learning
• 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.
• Hours Per Week | 37.5
• Pay Rate | 50,000.00
• Posting Date | 07/22/2026
• Closing Date | 08/31/2026
• Benefits | Health/Dental/Vision – Click Here Life Insurance Long Term Disability Retirement Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Open Until Filled | No
• Posting Number | T202612
• EEO Statement | 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.

Job Duties

• Academic Advising & Student Support | 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
• 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
• Career Development & Workforce Readiness | 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
• 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

Supplemental Questions

1. * 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

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Other Document 2
3. Other Document 3

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

General Information: 843.953.5512

Mailing Address: 66 George St. Charleston, SC 29424

HR Office 160 Calhoun St. Lightsey Building B36 Charleston, SC 29424