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University of South Carolina

Academic Coach/Tutor

🇺🇸 Columbia, SC

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $20 per Hour

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ August 22nd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of South Carolina is hiring an Academic Coach/Tutor. The role involves providing one-on-one guidance, mentoring, and tutoring to academically critical student-athletes, assisting with study skills, time management, and goal setting to support their academic success.

Highlights
  • Provide one-on-one academic coaching and tutoring for student-athletes.
  • Assist with study and organizational skills, time management, and goal setting.
  • Part-time position with up to 29 hours per week and flexible scheduling based on tutoring needs.
  • Hourly pay rate of $20.00, with potential for a higher rate for candidates holding current teacher certification.
  • Candidates should have at least an Undergraduate or Master’s Degree and/or a Teacher’s Professional Certification.
  • Position falls under the Department of ATH Academic Support Services within the Athletics division.
  • Temporary appointment expected from August 17, 2025, to August 1, 2026, with 10 vacancies available.
  • Will work closely with student-athletes, providing personalized academic support.
  • Not a safety-sensitive or CDL-required position; classified as non-essential during hazardous weather.
  • Benefits available for temporary employees expected to work 30+ hours/week through the state system.

Academic Coach/Tutor Full Description

Academic Coach/Tutor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Current University of South Carolina (USC) students should not use this portal to apply for a position. All current USC students must use the Handshake website, which can be accessed through the Career Center's website.

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Posting Number  | TMP02131PO25
Job Code Title  | Student Services Program Coordinator I
Advertised Title  | Academic Coach/Tutor
Campus  | Columbia
College/Division  | Athletics
Department  | ATH Academic Support Services
Salary  | 20.00
Location of Vacancy  |
Part/Full Time  | Part Time
Hours per Week  | 29
Work Schedule  | Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Hours are need based, and dependent upon student-athlete’s tutoring requirements.
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 Temporary Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

 Position Description 
Advertised Job Summary  | Provides one on one guidance mentoring and/or tutoring to our academically critical student-athletes. Assists with study and organizational skills, time management, and goal setting. Works in one on one setting.
Qualifications  | Ideal candidates will possess an Undergraduate, Master’s Degree and/or Teacher’s Professional Certification.

Applicants with current teacher certification may qualify for a higher hourly wage based on the University of South Carolina wage rate. Applicant must provide a copy of their certificate to qualify.
 Job Duties 
 Posting Detail Information 
Number of Vacancies  | 10
Desired Start Date  | 08/17/2025
Proposed End Date  | 08/01/2026
Job Open Date  | 08/19/2025
Job Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant  | This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Current University of South Carolina (USC) students should not use this portal to apply for a position. All current USC students must use the Handshake website, which can be accessed through the Career Center’s website.

Quicklink for Posting  | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193166

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.

 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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL  | No
Hazardous weather category  | Non-Essential
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Which position are you applying for? 
    • Tutor
    • Academic Coach
  2. * Do you have at least an Undergraduate, Master's Degree and/or Teacher's Professional Certification? 
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
  1. Other Supporting Documents

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