University of South Carolina
Academic Advisor
🇺🇸
Columbia, SC
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$64K
💻
Academic Advising
🗓️
April 28th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Academic Advisor. The advisor will support student-athletes by providing academic advising, course selection guidance, registration assistance, and career planning to help maintain eligibility and achieve academic success. They will also communicate academic updates to coaches and develop team academic success plans.
Highlights
- Serve as academic advisor specifically for student-athletes of assigned sports.
- Advise on academic performance, course/major selection, graduation planning, and career goals.
- Ensure student-athlete eligibility compliance with University, SEC, and NCAA standards.
- Maintain communication with coaches through verbal and written reports on academic status.
- Develop and evaluate team academic success plans each semester and generate academic reports.
- Meet with recruits to introduce academic services and staff philosophy.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent certification/training.
- Preferred experience includes collegiate environment and working with student-athletes.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with culturally diverse students.
- Anticipated salary range is $63,557 and above depending on experience; full-time role with a 37.5-hour workweek and flexible scheduling.
Academic Advisor Full Description
Academic Advisor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by June 8, 2026.
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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number | STA00285PO26
Job Family | Enrollment Management
Job Function | Student Services
USC Market Title | Student Services Program Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132655
Job Level | M1 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) | Academic Advisor
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Athletics
Department | ATH Department of Athletics
State Pay Range | G10
USC Market Range | MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336
Anticipated Hiring Range | $63,557 - salary commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Typically Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
Posting Number | STA00285PO26
Job Family | Enrollment Management
Job Function | Student Services
USC Market Title | Student Services Program Manager
Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132655
Job Level | M1 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) | Academic Advisor
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | Athletics
Department | ATH Department of Athletics
State Pay Range | G10
USC Market Range | MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336
Anticipated Hiring Range | $63,557 - salary commensurate with experience
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Typically Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm. Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Other Professional
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.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Veterans' Preference Statement | The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), 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 USC 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 (USC), 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 USC 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.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Serve as Academic Advisor to student-athletes. Provide academic advising, planning, and other support for student-athletes in areas of course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements, and career goals. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics and Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academics.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 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 | Collegiate experience is strongly preferred; experience with student-athletes is highly desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with students, professors, peers and parents. Ability to prioritize work tasks and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently. Ability to work with culturally diverse students.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 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 | Collegiate experience is strongly preferred; experience with student-athletes is highly desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with students, professors, peers and parents. Ability to prioritize work tasks and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently. Ability to work with culturally diverse students.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Serve as academic advisor to student-athletes of assigned sports. Advise students on academic performance, course/major selection, developing a graduation plan, time management, goal setting, career planning, learning and study strategies, test taking, note taking, and other skills for academic success.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Maintain student-athlete eligibility by the University of South Carolina, SEC and NCAA standards, rules, and regulations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Maintain regular verbal communication and written status reports to coaches regarding academic issues and concerns.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Cultivate and maintain sustainable working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Develop and evaluate team academic success plans each semester.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Generate appropriate academic reports and summaries as required each semester.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Meet with recruits in assigned sports to provide an overview of available academic services and be able to communicate our staff philosophy and mission.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Maintain student-athlete eligibility by the University of South Carolina, SEC and NCAA standards, rules, and regulations.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Maintain regular verbal communication and written status reports to coaches regarding academic issues and concerns.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Cultivate and maintain sustainable working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Develop and evaluate team academic success plans each semester.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Generate appropriate academic reports and summaries as required each semester.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Meet with recruits in assigned sports to provide an overview of available academic services and be able to communicate our staff philosophy and mission.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes
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.
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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 04/24/2026
Job Close Date | 06/08/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 8, 2026. 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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204943
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 |
Job Open Date | 04/24/2026
Job Close Date | 06/08/2026
Open Until Filled | No
Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 8, 2026. 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
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/204943
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and 5 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- List of References and Contact Information
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