Academic Advisor

University of South Carolina Upstate | STA00816PO26 | Spartanburg, SC

Student Success Center Full-time (37.5 hours/week) 12-month position

Position Overview

USC Upstate seeks an Academic Advisor to guide current and prospective students in academic planning, degree progression, and student success. This position primarily serves Interdisciplinary Studies majors and supports academic advising, transfer evaluation, student outreach, and career exploration.

Key Responsibilities

Advise students through enrollment transitions, academic planning, degree requirements, and registration; maintain an assigned advising caseload.

Conduct preliminary transfer-credit evaluations with the Interdisciplinary Studies Director and help students align prior credits with degree plans.

Monitor registration and connect students with academic and campus support resources.

Conduct targeted outreach to students with at-risk factors and support student persistence.

Support career readiness through major exploration and referrals to campus programs and services.

Maintain accurate advising records, reports, schedules, and student communications using Navigate 360.

Teach UNIV 101 (College Success Seminar) and participate in orientation, open houses, and recruitment events.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in a job-related field and three or more years of job-related experience; an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree and at least one year of experience in higher education academic advising, academic support services, first-year experience programming, career counseling, or a related field. Strong leadership, computer, written, and oral communication skills are preferred. The posting also identifies experience in student success initiatives, academic support, first-year programming, or counseling in high school or higher education as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Employment Conditions

Ability to motivate traditional and nontraditional students; strong interpersonal, organizational, office, and technology skills, including database, spreadsheet, and Microsoft Office proficiency. Ability to meet deadlines in a high-demand environment. Successful background check required. Standard office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; some evening, weekend, and/or conference travel is involved.

Compensation

Anticipated hiring range: $49,700-$50,000; salary commensurate with education and experience.

Employee Benefits

USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

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

How to Apply

Submit a completed USC Jobs application, including all current and previous work history and education. A rsum may be attached but does not replace the required application entries. Required documents: cover letter and rsum. Optional documents: other supporting documents and a list of references with contact information.

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