Director of Advising

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University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Advising. This role directs undergraduate academic advising for the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, supervising fourteen academic advisors and managing advising processes, student services, orientation, retention efforts, and staff supervision.

Highlights

Manage new student advisement and oversee New Student Orientation for Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC).
Supervise and develop fourteen undergraduate academic advisors in alignment with university policies.
Coordinate advisement processes, manage caseload assignments, and implement quality assurance checks.
Design retention and outreach campaigns for at-risk students and liaise with multiple university offices.
Provide academic services including processing special academic requests and advising on petitions and graduation certification.
Use advising software and technologies to maintain accurate advisement records and communications.
Require bachelor’s degree in a job-related field plus 5+ years of related experience or equivalent.
Salary range between $63,557 and $95,000 annually with a full-time, 37.5-hour work week.
Work schedule mostly Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with potential adjustments for college needs.
Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

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Applicant must upload a cover letter, resume' and list of references.

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 June 14, 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	STA00400PO26
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)	Director of Advising
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Engineering and Computing
Department	CEC College of Engineering and Computing
State Pay Range	G10
USC Market Range	MRH - $63,557 $79,446 $95,336
Anticipated Hiring Range	$63,557 - $95,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Schedule may change to meet the needs of the college
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	The Director of Advising within the Student Services area of the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing. This position will direct the Undergraduate Academic Advising for MCEC including supervision of fourteen (14) academic advisors."
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
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	The ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues. Must be able to act independently and demonstrate good judgment and use analytical skills for decision making. Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple concurrent tasks and frequent interruptions.

Job Duties

Job Duty	Orientation: Manages new student advisement; including new first year students & transfers. Oversee daily operations for New Student Orientation for MCEC Advisement. Prepare advisement materials and handouts. Assess degree applicability of transfer, AP, IB, CLEP, dual-enrollment, and other college credits; provide results to other advisors. Serve as liaison with the Office of New Student Orientation. Obtain and maintain records of students participating in orientation. Provide oversight to ensure accurate advisement of these students on major selection, degree requirements and academic policies. Creates guides and procedural manuals to ensure standard practices. Directs intake advising appointments, requirements, and process for USC Major Change students changing major to Engineering and Computing. Provides advisement as necessary.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Advisement Coordination: Manage all aspects of advising, including policies, procedures for UAA coordination. Oversee, supervise, and serve as point of reference to all MCEC Academic Advisors. Develop and document procedures and manage continuous improvement in advising practices for MCEC undergraduate academic advisors in alignment with University & college best practices and directives. Serve as liaison to University Advising Center and Registrar for MCEC advisor access to and training on advising software and tools. Serve as proxy member of the Advising Directorate for the MCEC & as voting member of the University Advising Network for the MCEC. Manage UAA caseload assignments processes and database, including assigning and balancing of caseloads. Initiate studies and make recommendations to promote excellent advising. Provide semester reports to the Assistant Dean to identify areas for improvement and student trends. Implement and execute quality advising assurance checks. Assume advising caseloads of others during position vacancies or in times of expanded enrollment
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	15

Job Duty	Progression and Retention: Design and implement comprehensive campaigns for outreach to students at risk including those on major probation, academic probation, suspension reinstatement & major GPA requirements. Serve as liaison to the Hardship Withdrawal team and notifies advisors of decisions that impact their students. Review students’ academic standing for any discrepancies for their academic status and facilitate any changes with the office of the Registrar. Confirm eligibility for change of major in such cases. Facilitate communications with advisors and students. Identify and alert students who are at-risk of violating such policies and direct them to appropriate resources. Provide annual reports to the Assistant Dean on student progress and changes.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Student Services: Provide academic services to students. Process applications for transient enrollment, study abroad, independent study, overrides and other special academic opportunities requiring college and/or university approvals. Advise students on petitions process. Execute Registrar transactions. Assist with operations of Student Services, and respond to phone, email, and walk-in requests. Coordinate additional front office support during high-volume student walk in times such as start of term & registration. Assist with advisor-student communications for senior checks and graduation certification. Act as Assistant Dean as needed.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	10

Job Duty	Ongoing Advisement: Oversee MCEC use of available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising by advising staff and faculty. Participates in on-going training to ensure information accuracy and effective advising techniques are implemented throughout MCEC UAA”s. Oversee Major Change advising process for students changing major to Engineering and Computing. Administer educational guidance and assistance for students with special needs, including military, athletes and other student populations in order to ensure timely degree completion. Assist such students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions. When needed coordinate with the Assistant Dean for trouble shooting complex matters. Maintain a caseload of up to 50 students & serve as temporary advisor to students who are changing majors or otherwise conditional until they can officially be assigned. Maintain and apply knowledge of academic requirements, policies, and resources. Use advising software as provided by the University. Oversee the maintenance complete and accurate advisement records. Develop and manage advisor level MCEC communications & implement UAC global communications.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	20

Job Duty	Supervision: Hires, supervises, trains and evaluates professional staff who serve as Undergraduate Academic Advisors for the MCEC. Uses appropriate management principles according to University and College policy and procedures, completes EPMS planning and reviews timely and accurately. Communicates expectations and provides feedback to assist employees with performance improvement, professional development, and skill/ competency development. Responsible for strategic planning for MCEC advisement. Create and manage advising processes and timelines for staff to ensure consistent advisement, outreach and response.
Essential Function	Yes
Percentage of Time	30

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	07/01/2026
Job Open Date	06/03/2026
Job Close Date	06/14/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Applicant must upload a cover letter, resume’ and list of references. 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 June 14, 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/207266
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.

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