Academic Advisor @ University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina is hiring an Academic Advisor. The role involves advising assigned students by assessing their curricular needs, placing them in appropriate classes, and guiding them through opportunities such as research, study abroad, service learning, and internships to ensure their successful graduation and post-graduation outcomes.

Highlights

Advise an assigned student population on academic curricula and class placement.
Maintain working knowledge of college curricula, university policies, and campus resources.
Guide students towards enriched collegiate experiences like research, internships, and study abroad.
Assist with writing assistance, academic coaching, success workshops, transfer help, student advocacy, and exam proctoring.
Oversee student success center operations, including attendance tracking, supplies management, and workshop facilitation.
Monitor and refer early alerts from professors regarding student performance.
Required to have a bachelor's degree in a related field plus two or more years of related experience, or equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and experience.
Preferred experience includes working in higher education and familiarity with college curricula and university policies.
State Pay Band 5 with an approved starting salary of $41,258; salary commensurate with qualifications.
Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working at USC Salkehatchie campus under USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College department.

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Posting Number	STA00753PO25
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/131715
Job Level	P2 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)	Academic Advisor
Campus	Salkehatchie
Work County	Colleton
College/Division	USC Salkehatchie College/Division Level
Department	USC Salkehatchie Palmetto College
State Pay Band	5
Approved Starting Salary	41,258
Advertised Salary Range	Salary commensurate with qualifications
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or to meet the needs of the department
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	Responsible for academic advising of an assigned student population, which involves assessing students’ curricular needs and opportunities and placing them in appropriate classes. Possess a working knowledge of college curricula, university policy, and campus resources. Guide students toward a rich collegiate experience that may include research, study abroad, service learning, and/or internships culminating in graduation and post-graduation success, using available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 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	No required certification required.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience working in higher education.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Possess a working knowledge of college curricula, university policy, and campus resources preferred.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Responsible for academic advising of an assigned student population, which involves assessing students’ curricular needs and opportunities and placing them in appropriate classes.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

Job Duty	Maintain and utilize a working knowledge of college curricula, university policy, and campus resources.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Guide students toward a rich collegiate experience that may include research, study abroad, service learning, and/or internships culminating in graduation and post-graduation success, using available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Assist in providing guidance to students in the areas of writing assistance, academic coaching, success workshops, transfer assistance, student advocacy and exam proctoring.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Assist in the oversight of the student success center on your assigned campus location by tracking attendance, monitoring supplies and equipment, conducting workshops and ensuring daily access for patrons.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Monitor, track and refer early alerts from professors for your assigned student population.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

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	10/16/2025
Job Open Date	10/02/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please include email addresses for your references
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194868
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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