Academic Advisor @ University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina Upstate is hiring an Academic Advisor. The role involves advising students in the Mary Black College of Nursing by assessing their academic needs and goals, guiding them to create successful academic plans, maintaining knowledge of degree programs, and evaluating transcripts for equivalency while promoting good advisement practices and supporting student success.

Highlights

Advise upper division nursing students on academic planning and policy adherence.
Assess student needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experience to guide academic plans.
Maintain advising load and work directly with students to facilitate educational goals.
Plan and develop workshops and student support services.
Implement and manage follow-up for the Early Intervention Program.
Use advising software and maintain accurate reports and data.
Proficient in database and spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office products.
Requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience; master's degree and higher education advising experience preferred.
Compensation ranges from $45,133 to $47,565, commensurate with education and experience.
Works in the Mary Black College of Nursing within USC Upstate, supporting student success initiatives and academic advising.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

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

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00754PO25
Job Family	Academic and Career Counseling
Job Function	Academic Advising
USC Market Title	Academic Advisor
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131716
Job Level	P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Academic Advisor
Campus	Upstate
Work County	Spartanburg
College/Division	USC Upstate College/Division Level
Department	UPS Mary Black College of Nursing
State Pay Band	5
Approved Starting Salary	$45,133
Advertised Salary Range	$45,133 - $47,565; Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy	USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.
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.

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 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.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary	Academic Advisor University of South Carolina Upstate STA00754PO25 Spartanburg, SC The Academic Advisor in the Mary Black College of Nursing is responsible for advising students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support for upper division nursing students. The academic advisor assesses students’ needs, goals, interests and prior academic experiences in order to guide students in the design and implementation of a successful academic plan. Maintains an advising load and works directly with students to accomplish educational goals. Key aspects include maintenance of the integrity of academic policies, while being a student advocate and fostering a culture of student responsibility and success, providing students with information about possible consequences of academic decisions, and creating plans of study. Must maintain knowledge of all the degree programs. Able to evaluate transcripts for equivalency.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 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	Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in higher education, academic advising, academic support services, and/or first year programming.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	A successful background check is required. Demonstrated skills in student success initiatives, academic support, first year student programming, or counseling in high school or higher education required. Excellent organizational, management, and office skills. Demonstrated skills in working successfully in a high-traffic, high-demand environment and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Information technology proficiency in database and spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office products. Able to perform detail oriented work; develop and maintain accurate reports and records; and able to multi-task and manage stressful work demands effectively. USC Upstate standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. However, this position will involve some evening, weekend, and/or conference travel.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Navigate students through the major transitions of college enrollment. Provide programming for students as they enter, continue to enroll, and leave the institution. Maintains an advising load and works directly with students to accomplish educational goals. Key aspects include maintaining the integrity of academic policies while being a student advocate and fostering a culture of student responsibility and success, providing students with information about possible consequences of academic decisions, and creating plans of study. Must maintain current knowledge of degree programs. Assists students during SOAR and participates in open house events, FAB Friday, and other student recruitment events.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Provide students with information about possible consequences of academic decisions and creating plans of study. Must maintain knowledge of all the degree programs. Able to evaluate transcripts for equivalency.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Maintain accurate data for reports and informed decision-making. Keep advising statistics, work schedule, and other reporting documents up-to-date. Monitor and respond to students using advising software.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Plan and develop workshops and services that respond to the academic needs of students.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Assist with implementation of the Early Intervention Program and manage student follow-up visits.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	01/01/2026
Job Open Date	09/15/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Program Dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194818
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 (*).

* This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Do you wish to continue applying for this position?
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* Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?
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* Do you have a master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in higher education, academic advising, academic support services, and/or first year programming?
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* The salary range for this position is $45,133 - $47,565 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume

Optional Documents

Other Supporting Documents
List of References and Contact Information

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