Academic Advisor @ University of South Carolina

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University of South Carolina is hiring an Academic Advisor to serve pre-Nursing majors at USC Upstate. The role involves advising students on academic planning, coordinating programs, and supporting student success, including recruitment efforts and early intervention.

Highlights

Advise declared, undeclared, and prospective students to design effective academic plans.
Maintain advising load, ensure academic policy integrity, and foster student responsibility.
Use software including Banner, Degree Works, Starfish, and SharePoint for data and reporting.
Teach UNIV courses as assigned and assist with recruitment events like Open Houses and orientations.
Implement and manage Early Intervention Program communications and student follow-ups.
Participate in student success initiatives and special events within the Student Success Center.
Require bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent certification/training.
Preferred qualifications include a master's degree with 1 year of experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication and computer skills.
Position offers a full-time, 37.5 hours/week schedule with some evenings and weekends required.
Salary range from $48,726 to $70,653 based on education and experience, with a benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, tuition programs, and professional development.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of applications will begin on May 15th.

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	STA00189PO26
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 Range	G08
USC Market Range	MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653
Anticipated Hiring Range	$48,726; 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.
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.

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.

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 STA00189PO26 Spartanburg, SC Academic Advisors are responsible for advising declared, undeclared and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices. Academic advisors assess students’ needs, goals, interests and prior academic experiences in order to guide students in the design and implementation of a successful academic plan. This position will serve pre-Nursing majors at USC Upstate and is responsible for coordinating comprehensive programs and initiate support, professionalism, protocol training and career development.
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 1 year or more experience. Exceptional leadership skills and excellent computer skills, written, and oral communication skills are preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Successful background check is required. Ability to work and motivate traditional and non-traditional students, strong computer skills, and strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

Job Duty	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 current knowledge of all the degree programs. Able to evaluate transcripts for equivalency.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	50

Job Duty	Maintains accurate data for reports and informed decision-making. Keeps advising statistics, work schedule, and other reporting documents up-to-date. (e.g.: Banner, Degree Works, Starfish and SharePoint).
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Teaches UNIV courses as assigned.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Nursing prefers – Assists and or leads recruitment efforts such as Fab Friday, Open Houses, OAR and Transfer orientations.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Assist with implementation of the Early Intervention Program and manage student follow-up visits. Ensure timely communications with students of unsatisfactory reports.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Assists with targeted student success efforts for various cohorts of USC Upstate students. Participates in Student Success Center initiatives and special events as required.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job 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	08/03/2026
Job Open Date	03/25/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant	Review of applications will begin on May 15th. 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/204001
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?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a master’s degree with 1 year or more experience?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume

Optional Documents

Other Supporting Documents
List of References and Contact Information

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