College of Charleston
Honors College Professional Advisor
🇺🇸
Charleston, SC
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$39K - $52K
💻
Academic Advising
🗓️
June 18th, 2026
CRM
FERPA
Edtech.com's Summary
College of Charleston is hiring an Honors College Professional Advisor. This role involves providing individualized academic advising primarily to first-year Honors College students, helping them create educational plans that align with their academic, professional, and personal goals. The advisor manages a dedicated caseload, supports academic planning including Honors requirements, and encourages students to utilize resources effectively for success.
Highlights
- Provide developmental academic advising to high-achieving undergraduate students in the Honors College.
- Guide first-year students in creating meaningful academic plans, discussing majors and course options.
- Manage a dedicated student caseload, conducting mandatory advising sessions each semester.
- Participate in Summer Orientation and manage related programming and enrollment forecasting.
- Oversee the Honors College Peer Advising Program, including hiring and training student employees.
- Use Microsoft Suite, Zoom, and have familiarity with Banner, Degree Works, and CRM Advise software.
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant higher education experience.
- Salary ranges from $39,300 to $52,000, commensurate with education and experience.
- Position requires knowledge of advising best practices, FERPA regulations, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs.
Honors College Professional Advisor Full Description
Honors College Professional Advisor
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title | Honors College Professional Advisor
Position Type | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty
Pay Band | GEN07
Level |
Department | Honors College
Job Purpose | The Honors College Professional Advisor provides individualized, developmental academic advising to high achieving undergraduate students following the General Honors College pathway. This Advisor will guide primarily first-year students in creating meaningful educational plans which support their academic, professional and personal goals.
This position supports undergraduate students with all aspects of academic planning including Honors College requirements by promoting and encouraging self-authorship and resource utilization in support of academic success, as well as timely and informed pursuit of an academic major.
This Advisor will be assigned a dedicated caseload of students who meet with their academic advisor at least once per semester for mandatory advising to explore their interests, discuss course options, consider majors, plan for the future, and address any academic concerns.
Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline represented at the College of Charleston and 2+ years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in higher education or related field. Knowledge and understanding of advising best practices and FERPA regulations. Working knowledge and effective utilization of Microsoft Suite products, Zoom software, and familiarity with Banner, Degree Works and CRM Advise. Previous experience in professional academic advising is highly desired. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Requires strong interpersonal, time-management, organizational and communication skills, as well as ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of students and professional colleagues across disciplinary boundaries. Must be highly detail oriented and be able to navigate student management software as well as Microsoft Suite Products. Ability to accurately and effectively guide a diverse student population in their academic, professional, and civic development. Posses sound judgement and initiative and be able to work independently to identify, develop, and implement program goals and activities that align with the strategic plan of the Honors College and the College of Charleston. Demonstrated understanding of student development in higher education and well versed in the basic principles and theories of advising.
Additional Comments Regarding Position | This is an in-person position. May be required to work outside the College’s normal operating hours (8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday), during New Student Orientation, special events or evening advising. May be required to offer individual or group appointments virtually.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$39,300 - $52,000
Posting Date | 06/17/2026
Closing Date | 07/06/2026
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2026094
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18109
Position Type | Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Non-Faculty
Pay Band | GEN07
Level |
Department | Honors College
Job Purpose | The Honors College Professional Advisor provides individualized, developmental academic advising to high achieving undergraduate students following the General Honors College pathway. This Advisor will guide primarily first-year students in creating meaningful educational plans which support their academic, professional and personal goals.
This position supports undergraduate students with all aspects of academic planning including Honors College requirements by promoting and encouraging self-authorship and resource utilization in support of academic success, as well as timely and informed pursuit of an academic major.
This Advisor will be assigned a dedicated caseload of students who meet with their academic advisor at least once per semester for mandatory advising to explore their interests, discuss course options, consider majors, plan for the future, and address any academic concerns.
Minimum Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline represented at the College of Charleston and 2+ years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in higher education or related field. Knowledge and understanding of advising best practices and FERPA regulations. Working knowledge and effective utilization of Microsoft Suite products, Zoom software, and familiarity with Banner, Degree Works and CRM Advise. Previous experience in professional academic advising is highly desired. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Requires strong interpersonal, time-management, organizational and communication skills, as well as ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse population of students and professional colleagues across disciplinary boundaries. Must be highly detail oriented and be able to navigate student management software as well as Microsoft Suite Products. Ability to accurately and effectively guide a diverse student population in their academic, professional, and civic development. Posses sound judgement and initiative and be able to work independently to identify, develop, and implement program goals and activities that align with the strategic plan of the Honors College and the College of Charleston. Demonstrated understanding of student development in higher education and well versed in the basic principles and theories of advising.
Additional Comments Regarding Position | This is an in-person position. May be required to work outside the College’s normal operating hours (8:30am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday), during New Student Orientation, special events or evening advising. May be required to offer individual or group appointments virtually.
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$39,300 - $52,000
Posting Date | 06/17/2026
Closing Date | 07/06/2026
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2026094
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/18109
Job Duties
Activity | Provide effective interpersonal guidance, information and assistance in identifying, developing, and implementing strategies supportive of individual academic and career goals. Provide quality, accurate academic advising, either in-person or virtually, to first-year students in the Honors College. Work with students to develop an academic plan by exploring interests, discussing majors and course options, setting realistic goals and addressing academic concerns. Refer advisees to other campus resources as appropriate. Document advising sessions and maintain academic records in compliance with College of Charleston policies and procedures while adhering to FERPA regulations.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 70Activity | In tandem with the Honors Advising Team and New Student Programs, participate in Summer Orientation. In coordination with the Honors Advising Team and Honors Admissions Office, manage orientation programming and enrollment forecasting for the General Honors College students.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 15Activity | Manage the Honors College Peer Advising Program. Work with the Honors Advising Team to hire, train and manage student employees.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | Serve as an integral member of the Honors College team. Attend all staff meetings and retreats. Contribute to strategic planning, budget management, and program development initiatives as directed. Participate in implementation of key events and core activities in the Honors College.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 70Activity | In tandem with the Honors Advising Team and New Student Programs, participate in Summer Orientation. In coordination with the Honors Advising Team and Honors Admissions Office, manage orientation programming and enrollment forecasting for the General Honors College students.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 15Activity | Manage the Honors College Peer Advising Program. Work with the Honors Advising Team to hire, train and manage student employees.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | Serve as an integral member of the Honors College team. Attend all staff meetings and retreats. Contribute to strategic planning, budget management, and program development initiatives as directed. Participate in implementation of key events and core activities in the Honors College.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 5
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- National Labor Exchange
- CareerBuilder
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Reference List
- Philosophy of Advising Statement
Optional Documents
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214
Email: jobs@cofc.edu
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
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