University of South Carolina is hiring an Academic Advisor. The advisor will guide current and prospective students through academic planning, support student success, and assist with career exploration, serving assigned majors as designated by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success.
Highlights
Advise students on academic plans and transitions during college enrollment.
Develop educational plans and assist with course selection and registration.
Promote student career readiness via major exploration and campus resources.
Maintain advising records and utilize advising software (Navigate 360).
Teach UNIV 101 (College Success Seminar).
Requires proficiency in database, spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Office products.
Requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience; a master’s degree with at least 1 year in higher education advising preferred.
Must have strong computer and interpersonal skills; previous higher education advising experience highly preferred.
Salary range: $45,133 - $52,000, commensurate with education and experience.
Position located within USC Upstate Student Success Center; involves 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 | 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.
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
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 | 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
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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 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?
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* The salary range for this position is $45,133 - $52,000 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
Other Supporting Documents
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