Undergraduate Academic Advisor | Student Success & Planning

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

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,