Associate Director/Academic Advisor

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University of South Carolina is hiring an Associate Director/Academic Advisor. The role involves providing academic advising and support to student-athletes, including course selection, registration, degree planning, and career guidance. The position also requires liaison duties with other academic advisors and fulfilling additional responsibilities assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Academics.

Highlights

Serve as academic advisor to student-athletes, helping with academic performance, graduation planning, and study strategies.

Maintain student-athlete eligibility per University, SEC, and NCAA rules and ensure compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and ADA.

Develop and evaluate team academic success plans each semester.

Communicate regularly with coaches, admissions, compliance, and campus partners regarding academic issues and recruitment.

Oversee and chair selected Dodie committees, leading meetings and reporting annually.

Manage departmental policy and procedure manuals and perform special projects as assigned.

Required education: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and experience.

Preferred experience includes work in a college athletics academic environment.

Key skills include effective communication, knowledge of NCAA Progress Towards Degree rules, and ability to work with diverse student-athlete populations.

Salary range: $63,557 and up, commensurate with qualifications; full-time, 37.5 hours/week, with some flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 18, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

Posting Details

Posting Summary

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Posting Number	STA00404PO26
Job Family	Enrollment Management
Job Function	Student Services
USC Market Title	Student Services Program Manager
Link to USC Market Title	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132655
Job Level	M1 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title)	Associate Director/Academic Advisor
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	Athletics
Department	ATH Department of Athletics
State Pay Range	G10
USC Market Range	MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336
Anticipated Hiring Range	$63,557 - salary commensurate with qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Typically Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Willing to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the department
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other Professional

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	Serve as an Academic Advisor to student-athletes. Provide academic advising, planning and other support for student-athletes in other areas of course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements and career goals. Also serve as liaison to other academic advisors as needed Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Academics.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 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 with academics in a college athletics environment is strongly preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Ability to work with a diverse student-athlete population. Communicate effectively with students, professors, peers and parents. Strong background in NCAA Progress Towards Degree and athletics certification.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Serve as academic advisor to student-athletes of assigned sports. Advise and meet with students on academic performance, course/major selection, developing a graduation plan, time management, goal setting, career planning, learning and study strategies, test taking, note taking and other skills necessary for academic success.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	40

Job Duty	Maintain student-athlete eligibility by University of South Carolina, SEC and NCAA standards, rules and regulations. Provide professional level support and programs to student-athletes in accordance with the regulations HIPPA, FERPA and ADA.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Cultivate and maintain sustainable working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Maintain regular verbal communication and written status reports to coaches regarding academic issues and concerns. Communicate regularly with admissions, compliance and campus partners in recruitment process and providing preliminary admission while assisting with initial eligibility for prospective student-athletes.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Develop and evaluate team academic success plans each semester.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Meet with recruits in assigned sports to provide an overview of available academic services and be able to communicate our staff philosophy and mission.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Serve as committee chair for a selected Dodie committee and oversee Dodie Committees in conjunction with Senior Associate Athletic Director of Academics. Will lead regular meetings with committee members, set agenda for the academic year, and provide yearly recap to Senior Associate AD/Academics.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	5

Job Duty	Will oversee efforts to maintain departmental policy and procedure manual. Other duties and special projects 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	06/03/2026
Job Close Date	07/18/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 18, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/207300
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 (*).

* Do you have at least a Bachelor's degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
List of References and Contact Information

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