University of South Carolina
Academic Advisor
🇺🇸 Spartanburg, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $45K - $52K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ May 31st, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring an Academic Advisor. The role involves advising current and prospective students, promoting effective advisement practices, and assisting with academic support to enhance student success. The advisor also assesses students' needs to help design and implement successful academic plans.
Highlights
Highlights
- Main responsibilities include academic advising, supporting career exploration, and participating in recruitment events.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advising software (Navigate 360) is required.
- Compensation ranges from $45,133 to $52,000 based on experience.
- Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, leadership, and computer skills are necessary.
Academic Advisor Full Description
Academic Advisor
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:
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 Number | STA00421PO25
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 Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range | $45,133 - $52,000, Salary is 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.
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
STA00421PO25
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 serve majors 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 required with a minimum of 1 year of experience in higher education academic advising, academic support services, first year experience programming, career counseling or related field. Ability to work and motivate traditional as well as nontraditional students, strong computer and interpersonal skills required. Preferred exceptional leadership skills and excellent computer skills, written, and oral communication skills. Previous work experience with undergraduates in an institution of higher learning strongly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Successful background check 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. 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.
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00421PO25
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 serve majors 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 required with a minimum of 1 year of experience in higher education academic advising, academic support services, first year experience programming, career counseling or related field. Ability to work and motivate traditional as well as nontraditional students, strong computer and interpersonal skills required. Preferred exceptional leadership skills and excellent computer skills, written, and oral communication skills. Previous work experience with undergraduates in an institution of higher learning strongly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Successful background check 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. 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 | 25Job Duty | Assist students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying educational goals.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Oversee academic advising and registration for assigned majors. 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 | Improve students’ career readiness through major exploration, career talks/fairs, and referral to appropriate campus programs and services.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Implement the intervention calendar with assigned advisees.
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
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Assist students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying educational goals.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Oversee academic advising and registration for assigned majors. 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 | Improve students’ career readiness through major exploration, career talks/fairs, and referral to appropriate campus programs and services.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Implement the intervention calendar with assigned advisees.
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.
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 | 05/30/2025
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/188284
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 | 05/30/2025
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/188284
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?
- Yes
- No
- * 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?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a master’s degree required with a minimum of 1 year of experience in higher education academic advising, academic support services, first year experience programming, career counseling or related field?
- Yes
- No
- * The salary range for this position is $45,133 - $52,000 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
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