Undergraduate Academic Advisor

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina seeks an Undergraduate Academic Advisor in the PROV University Advising Center. The role involves advising approximately 300 students, assisting with their transition to college, academic planning, and active campus engagement.

The advisor communicates with students, their college, and the advising center, maintaining a 30-hour weekly schedule and managing caseloads. Ideal candidates hold a Masters degree with advising experience, strong communication,

Qualifications

• Masters degree and one year advising experience.
• Experience with University Policies & Procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• High level of organizational and coordination skills; ability to adapt to changing schedules.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise 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 (first-year, transfer or continuing caseload).
• Assist in transitioning to college, academic planning and progression, and campus engagement.
• Communicate and meet regularly with students, their College, and the University Advising Center.
• Maintain an average advising schedule of 30 hours per week and manage student caseloads.
• Participate in ongoing training and certification; host outreach events.
• Intervene with students as needed and use available technologies for effective advising.

Skills

Advising

Student services

Communication

Organization

Conflict resolution

Education

Masters degree

Job description

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Department: PROV University Advising Center

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary

The Undergraduate Academic Advisor provides individual advising to approximately 300 assigned students (first-year students, transfer students, continuing caseload of students or a combination) to assist in transitioning to college, academic planning and progression, and engagement on campus. Advisors possess a working knowledge of college curriculums, university policy, and campus resources. Advisors communicate and meet regularly with students, their assigned College, and the University Advising Center. In addition, this position must maintain an average advising schedule of 30 hours per week, manage student caseloads, participate in on-going training and certification, host various outreach events, intervene with students, and regularly use available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree and one year advising experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• The position requires knowledge of undergraduate advising practices and student service as well as experience with technology.
• Ability to possess thorough knowledge of University Policy and Procedures and functions.
• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• Able to possess high level of organizational and coordination skills, maintain flexibility and professional image while providing leadership under stressful conditions, deadlines, and constant changing schedules.
• 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.

Job Close Date

10/03/2026

Benefits

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.