University of South Carolina
Dean's Advisor
🇺🇸 Columbia, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $45K - $56K
💻 Academic Advising
🗓️ August 18th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of South Carolina is hiring a Dean's Advisor. The role involves advising students in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences on academic progress, managing graduation planning and application evaluation, processing undergraduate readmission petitions, and assisting with orientation and student events.
Highlights
- Advise students on academic progress, perform senior checks, and create graduation plans.
- Evaluate graduation applications and communicate decisions to the Registrar’s Office.
- Manage undergraduate readmission petitions in collaboration with Admissions and academic units.
- Assist in planning and implementation of student orientations and related college events.
- Use student information systems, word processing, and web applications for administrative tasks.
- Requires bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
- Effective communication skills to interact with students, faculty, parents, and staff.
- Position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with occasional evening and weekend work required.
- Salary range is $45,133 to $56,416.
- Works within the College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Undergraduate Studies, focusing on McCausland College majors.
Dean's Advisor Full Description
Dean's Advisor
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 August 29, 2025.
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Posting Number | STA00668PO25
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) | Dean's Advisor
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range | $45,133 - $56,416
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
Basis | 12 months
Job Search Category | Student Services
Posting Number | STA00668PO25
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) | Dean's Advisor
Campus | Columbia
Work County | Richland
College/Division | College of Arts and Sciences
Department | CAS College of Arts and Sciences
State Pay Band | 5
Approved Starting Salary | $45,133
Advertised Salary Range | $45,133 - $56,416
Location of Vacancy |
Part/Full Time | Full Time
Hours per Week | 37.5
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm, with one hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Occasional evening and weekend work will be 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.
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.
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 | Under supervision, the Dean’s Advisor performs professional duties in the areas of academic advising, orientation, and program coordination in the Office of Undergraduate Studies in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Advise students in McCausland College of Arts and Sciences majors on academic progress, perform senior checks, create graduation plans, and communicate with students regarding requirements for degree completion. Evaluate graduation applications and review graduating students’ transcripts in McCausland College of Arts and Sciences majors; communicate degree approvals and disapprovals to the Registrar’s Office and respond to student queries regarding graduation status. In coordination with the Office of Admissions and McCausland College of Arts and Sciences academic units, manage the processing of undergraduate readmission petitions in collaboration with the Admissions office and academic units. Assist with planning and implementation of events and activities conducted by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, including first-year and transfer student orientations, admitted-student weekends, and related events. Position requires some evening and weekend work.
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 |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of curricular requirements in undergraduate degree programs in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Knowledge of student-related offices and programs at the university, e.g., admissions, registration, university advising center, etc. Effective communication skills; ability to work effectively with students, faculty, parents, coworkers, and other university staff. Skills in administrative computing; use of student information databases, word processing applications, and web applications.
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 |
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of curricular requirements in undergraduate degree programs in the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. Knowledge of student-related offices and programs at the university, e.g., admissions, registration, university advising center, etc. Effective communication skills; ability to work effectively with students, faculty, parents, coworkers, and other university staff. Skills in administrative computing; use of student information databases, word processing applications, and web applications.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Advise students in McCausland College of Arts and Sciences majors on academic progress, perform senior checks, create graduation plans, and communicate with students regarding requirements for degree completion. Approve and process student forms and requests related to academic progress, including special enrollment requests, timeframe reviews, overload of hours requests, and others.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Evaluate graduation applications and review graduating students’ transcripts in McCausland College of Arts and Sciences majors; communicate degree approvals and disapprovals to the Registrar’s Office and respond to student queries regarding graduation status.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | In coordination with the Office of Admissions and McCausland College of Arts and Sciences academic units, manage the processing of undergraduate readmission petitions in collaboration with the Admissions office and academic units.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assist with planning and implementation of and represent the college at events and activities conducted by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, including first-year and transfer student orientations, admitted-student weekends, prospective student recruitment activities, and related events.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Contribute to the overall success of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences by participating in professional development activities to enhance job skills and by performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 5
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 35Job Duty | Evaluate graduation applications and review graduating students’ transcripts in McCausland College of Arts and Sciences majors; communicate degree approvals and disapprovals to the Registrar’s Office and respond to student queries regarding graduation status.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | In coordination with the Office of Admissions and McCausland College of Arts and Sciences academic units, manage the processing of undergraduate readmission petitions in collaboration with the Admissions office and academic units.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Assist with planning and implementation of and represent the college at events and activities conducted by the Office of Undergraduate Studies, including first-year and transfer student orientations, admitted-student weekends, prospective student recruitment activities, and related events.
Essential Function | Yes
Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Contribute to the overall success of the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences by participating in professional development activities to enhance job skills and by performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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.
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
Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/15/2025
Job Close Date | 08/29/2025
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 August 29, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193331
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.
Desired Start Date |
Job Open Date | 08/15/2025
Job Close Date | 08/29/2025
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 August 29, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193331
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 possess 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 certification, training, education, and/or experience)?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of References and Contact Information
Optional Documents
- Other Supporting Documents
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