University of South Carolina
Acad Adv. for Upward Bound
🇺🇸
Sumter, SC
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$44K
💻
Academic Advising
🗓️
July 21st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Academic Advisor for Upward Bound. The role involves advising and mentoring low-income, potential first-generation college high school students to enhance their academic success, support high school graduation with rigorous coursework, assist in dual enrollment, and guide university enrollment and graduation. The advisor works under the Program Coordinator and Director and collaborates with schools, parents, and community partners.
Highlights
- Advise and mentor Upward Bound students on academics, college preparation, financial aid, and campus policies.
- Recruit, interview, and monitor prospective and current students to support retention and success.
- Plan and coordinate academic year and summer programming including college tours and workshops.
- Maintain accurate student records and input data into the project database.
- Chaperone program activities such as overnight trips and workshops.
- Collaborate with local high schools, families, community agencies, and businesses.
- Assist with preparing annual reports for the U.S. Department of Education and other reports.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
- Preferred experience includes overcoming barriers similar to students, working with federal TRIO or academic support programs.
- Anticipated salary is approximately $44,296; full-time position with 37.5 hours per week, funded by a research grant.
Acad Adv. for Upward Bound Full Description
Acad Adv. for Upward Bound
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
As part of the online process, a cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts and list of three references with contact information must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please call (803) 938-3721. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Posting Details
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Posting Summary
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Posting Number | RTF00171PO26
USC Market Title | TRIO Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156273
Business Title (Internal Title) | Acad Adv. for Upward Bound
Campus | Sumter
Work County | Sumter
College/Division | USC Sumter College/Division Level
Department | USC Sumter - Palmetto College
Anticipated Hiring Range | 44,296
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule |
Type of Staff Position | Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | RTF00171PO26
USC Market Title | TRIO Program Coordinator
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156273
Business Title (Internal Title) | Acad Adv. for Upward Bound
Campus | Sumter
Work County | Sumter
College/Division | USC Sumter College/Division Level
Department | USC Sumter - Palmetto College
Anticipated Hiring Range | 44,296
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule |
Type of Staff Position | Staff Research Grant (SRGP)
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina | 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.
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
South Carolina Retirement | Yes
State Insurance Programs | Yes
Annual Leave | Yes
Sick Leave | Yes
State Insurance Programs | Yes
Annual Leave | Yes
Sick Leave | Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | The Academic Advisor for Upward Bound performs services at the target high school, as well as at the host institution that increase the academic development and non-cognitive personal skills of high school students who are low-income and potential first generation college students. The academic advisor will be responsible for providing services that increase academic success, high school graduation in rigorous course study and completion of dual enrollment courses, university enrollment and graduation from a 4-year college program. The academic advisor reports to the Program Coordinator and Program Director. This position is contingent upon continued grant funding. Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those facing project participants and experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students preferred. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those facing project participants
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Experience with federal Trio programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and the public
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials |
Preferred Qualifications | Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those facing project participants
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Experience with federal Trio programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and the public
Job Duties
Job Duty | Advises and mentors students with services including, but not limited to: academic course requirements, supplemental tutoring, career choices, admissions requirements, assists with the college application process, FAFSA and financial aid, housing contracts, student activities and institutional policies and procedures.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Recruits, processes applications, interviews and evaluates prospective high school student participants and their families, advises and monitors the Upward Bound student participants and assists with the retention of students being successful in high school and preparing them for entry into post-secondary education.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Assists with the development and implementation of the Upward Bound Program, including coordinating and planning both academic year and summer programming. Planning of program activities and events including but not limited to: college tours, supplemental Saturday workshops, overnight educational trips, supplemental evening activities, presentations to the constituents aligned with the project’s plan of operations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Keeps accurate and proper documentation of student contact records pertaining to all project services, and enters documentation accurately into the student database.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Serves as a chaperone during program activities including but not limited to: overnight trips, Saturday workshops and events, evening activities.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Works collaboratively with the local high school, participants, parents, community agencies, civic organizations, and local businesses.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Assists in the preparation of the annual report for the U.S. Department of Education, as well as other periodically requested reports.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Recruits, processes applications, interviews and evaluates prospective high school student participants and their families, advises and monitors the Upward Bound student participants and assists with the retention of students being successful in high school and preparing them for entry into post-secondary education.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Assists with the development and implementation of the Upward Bound Program, including coordinating and planning both academic year and summer programming. Planning of program activities and events including but not limited to: college tours, supplemental Saturday workshops, overnight educational trips, supplemental evening activities, presentations to the constituents aligned with the project’s plan of operations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Keeps accurate and proper documentation of student contact records pertaining to all project services, and enters documentation accurately into the student database.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Serves as a chaperone during program activities including but not limited to: overnight trips, Saturday workshops and events, evening activities.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Works collaboratively with the local high school, participants, parents, community agencies, civic organizations, and local businesses.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Assists in the preparation of the annual report for the U.S. Department of Education, as well as other periodically requested reports.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. | No
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. | No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date | 08/03/2026
Position End Date |
Job Open Date | 07/20/2026
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | As part of the online process, a cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts and list of three references with contact information must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please call (803) 938-3721. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209835
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Desired Start Date | 08/03/2026
Position End Date |
Job Open Date | 07/20/2026
Job Close Date |
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | As part of the online process, a cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts and list of three references with contact information must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please call (803) 938-3721. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209835
EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Other Supporting Documents
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
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