University of South Carolina Upstate is hiring an Academic Advisor. The role advises current and prospective students, primarily Interdisciplinary Studies majors, on building academic plans, registering for courses, and applying transfer credit, and connects them to campus support and career exploration. The position is assigned by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success.
Highlights
Guide students through enrollment transitions by building plans of study, advising assigned majors, monitoring registration, and keeping current on degree program requirements.
Run preliminary transfer credit evaluations with the Interdisciplinary Studies Director so students receive maximum transfer credit and an optimized degree audit at admission.
Help students clarify educational goals and align them with Interdisciplinary Studies programs, and assist at orientation, open house, and recruitment events.
Conduct targeted outreach to students with at-risk factors, refer them to campus resources, and build career readiness through major exploration.
Track advising statistics and respond to students through the Navigate 360 advising software.
Teach UNIV 101, the College Success Seminar.
Requires a bachelor's degree and three or more years of related experience, which can be replaced by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and experience.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree and at least a year of experience in higher education academic advising, academic support, first-year programming, or career counseling.
Salary of $49,700 to $50,000 depending on education and experience, with some evening, weekend, and conference travel.
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
Logo | Posting Number | STA00816PO26 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 Student Success Center State Pay Range | G08 USC Market Range | MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065 Anticipated Hiring Range | $49,700 - $50,000; 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 | 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. 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. 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.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Academic Advisor University of South Carolina Upstate STA00816PO26 Spartanburg, SC
Academic Advisors are responsible for advising current and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support. Academic advisors assess students’ needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences to guide students in designing and implementing a successful academic plan. Advisors are also responsible for promoting student success, including academic support and career exploration. This position will primarily serve Interdisciplinary Studies majors and is assigned by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success. 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, first-year experience programming, career counseling or related field. Preferred exceptional leadership skills and excellent computer skills, written, and oral communication skills. Experience in student success initiatives, academic support, first year student programming, or counseling in high school or higher education required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Successful background check is required. Ability to work and motivate traditional as well as nontraditional students, strong computer and interpersonal skills required. 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.
Excellent organizational, management, and office skills. Demonstrated experience 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.
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 OAR and participates in open house events, FAB Friday, and other student recruitment events. Complete plans of study. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Conduct preliminary evaluations of transfer credits and their applicability to degree requirements in collaboration with the IDS Director for both prospective and admitted students. Ensure students receive maximum transfer credit and an optimized degree audit upon admission. Work with students to clarify educational goals and align them with appropriate Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) programs. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Provide academic advising for assigned majors and monitor student registration. Educate students about course planning and registration processes. Refer students to campus resources to meet individual needs. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Implement targeted outreach to students with at-risk factors. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Improve student’s career readiness through major exploration and referral to appropriate campus programs and services. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Maintains accurate data for reports and informed decision-making. Keeps advising statistics, work schedule, and other reporting documents up-to-date. Monitor and respond to students using advising software (Navigate 360). Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Teach UNIV 101 (College Success Seminar). Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other duties 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.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | 12/01/2026 Job Open Date | 10/30/2026 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/215401 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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* 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, first-year experience programming, career counseling or related field?
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* The salary range for this position is $49,700 - $50,000 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?
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