Undergrad Academic Advisor: Student Success & Planning

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to provide individual advising to approximately 300 students, assisting in transitioning to college, academic planning and engagement on campus. Advisors communicate and meet regularly with students, their assigned College, and the University Advising Center.

In addition, this position must maintain a 30-hour weekly advising schedule, manage student caseloads, participate in ongoing training and certification, host

Qualifications

• Knowledge of undergraduate advising practices and student service.
• Thorough knowledge of University Policy and Procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• High level of organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to exercise high level of confidentiality and independent initiative and judgement.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual advising to approximately 300 assigned students to assist in transitioning to college, academic planning and engagement on campus.
• Maintain an average advising schedule of 30 hours per week, manage student caseloads, participate in ongoing training and certification.
• Host various outreach events and intervene with students.
• Regularly use available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising.

Skills

Undergraduate advising

Policy knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Office procedures

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The University of South Carolina is seeking an Undergraduate Academic Advisor to provide individual advising to approximately 300 students, assisting in transitioning to college, academic planning and engagement on campus. Advisors communicate and meet regularly with students, their assigned College, and the University Advising Center.

In addition, this position must maintain a 30-hour weekly advising schedule, manage student caseloads, participate in ongoing training and certification, host