University of South Carolina is hiring an Advising Specialist. The role advises prospective and enrolled graduate nursing students in the Mary Black College of Nursing, guiding them through course planning, registration, and academic progression. It also recruits prospective students and coordinates clinical placement logistics with the program's clinical placement coordinator.
Highlights
Advise graduate nursing students enrolled in the master's and doctoral programs on course planning and registration.
Recruit prospective graduate nursing students and support them through the application and admission process.
Guide students through college enrollment transitions while upholding academic policy and student advocacy.
Serve as liaison between students and the clinical placement coordinator for practicum site assignments.
Maintain advising records and statistics using student information systems.
Experience with Starfish, Navigate, or Banner student information systems preferred.
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience required.
Salary range $45,181 - $46,167, commensurate with education and experience.
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 | STA00661PO26 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) | Advising Specialist Campus | Upstate Work County | Spartanburg College/Division | USC Upstate College/Division Level Department | UPS Mary Black College of Nursing State Pay Range | G07 USC Market Range | MRD - $45,181 $55,347 $65,512 Anticipated Hiring Range | $45,181 - $46,167; 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 | Administrative
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.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Advising Specialist University of South Carolina Upstate STA00661PO26 Spartanburg, SC
Advising Specialist is responsible for advising prospective and enrolled graduate nursing students, promoting good advisement practices, serving as a liaison for supporting graduate students through the clinical placement process, and assisting with academic support. Advising Specialists 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 students enrolled in the masters and doctoral programs in the Mary Black College of Nursing. Will perform a variety of duties to assist program director(s) and faculty. Advising Specialist will apply policies, balance priorities, and work with limited supervision. 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 | Preferred Qualifications | Experience working with student information systems Starfish, Navigate, and/or Banner is preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | A successful background check is required. Ability to adapt emerging technologies to meet varied educational outcomes. Proficient in database applications. Knowledge of computer hardware and software equipment installation, use, and troubleshooting. Excellent organizational skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Recruit for the graduate nursing program by contacting leads or prospective graduate students derived from lists, referrals, and advertisements by phone and/or email. Guides potential graduate nursing students to enrollment and provides support during the application process such as program and clinical requirements, admission criteria, and acceptance notification. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Performs academic advising and registration for graduate nursing majors enrolled in nursing masters and doctoral programs. Guide students through course planning and registration processes. Refer students to campus resources needed to meet individual needs. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Navigate students through the major transitions of college enrollment. Maintains an advising load and work 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 degree programs. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job 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. Maintains all electronic advisement records. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Serve as a liaison between graduate nursing students and the clinical placement coordinator. Guide students through placement timelines, processes, and expectations. Support and facilitate students in identifying and securing appropriate practicum sites. Ensure students obtain a confirmed clinical site in advance of required clinical rotations to support timely academic progression. Confirm that required clinical affiliation agreements are in place for identified sites. Assist students in preparing required documentation and materials specified by clinical sites for submission to the clinical placement coordinator. Communicate student needs or concerns to appropriate personnel. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job 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 | 10/05/2026 Job Open Date | 08/31/2026 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/212642 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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* Do you have 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?
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* The salary range for this position is $45,181 - $46,167 based on education and experience. Is this salary range acceptable to you?
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