Academic Advisor

Academic Advisor University of South Carolina Upstate STA Spartanburg, SC Position Summary Academic Advisers are responsible for advising current and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support. Advisers assess students’ needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences to guide students in designing and implementing a successful academic plan. They also promote student success, including academic support and career exploration. This position will primarily serve Interdisciplinary Studies majors and is assigned by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success. Responsibilities NAVIGATE students through the major transitions of college enrollment. Provide programming for students as they enter, continue to enroll, and leave the institution. Maintain an advising load and work directly with students to accomplish educational goals. Assist students during OAR and participate in open house events, FAB Friday, and other student recruitment events. Complete plans of study. Conduct preliminary evaluations of transfer credits and their applicability to degree requirements in collaboration with the IDS Director. Provide academic advising for assigned majors and monitor student registration. Educate students about course planning and registration processes. Refer students to campus resources to meet individual needs. Implement targeted outreach to students with at‑risk factors. Improve students’ career readiness through major exploration and referral to appropriate campus programs and services. Maintain accurate data for reports and informed decision making. Teach UNIV 101 (College Success Seminar). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum required education: bachelor’s degree in a job‑related field. Minimum required experience: 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. Preferred: Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in higher education academic advising, academic support services, first‑year experience programming, career counseling or related field. Preferred: Exceptional leadership skills and excellent computer, written, and oral communication skills. Experience in student success initiatives, academic support, first‑year student programming, or counseling in high school or higher education required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Successful background check required; ability to work and motivate traditional as well as nontraditional students, strong computer and interpersonal skills required. Excellent organizational, management, and office skills. Proficiency in database and spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office products. Benefits Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Program Dependent Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities 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 basis under federal, state, local law, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr