Academic Advisor

Posting Number: STA00754PO25
Advertised Salary Range: $45,133 – $47,565;
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy: USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC
Part/Full Time: Full
Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30am – 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

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.

Advertised Job
Summary:
Academic Advisor
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00754PO25
Spartanburg, SC

The
Academic Advisor in the Mary Black College of Nursing is responsible for advising students, promoting good advisement practices, and
assisting with academic support for upper division nursing students. The academic advisor assesses students’ needs, goals, interests and
prior academic experiences in order to guide students in the design and implementation of a successful academic plan. Maintains an advising
load and works directly with students to accomplish educational goals. Key aspects include maintenance of the integrity of academic
policies, while being a student advocate and fostering a culture of student responsibility and success, providing students with information
about possible consequences of academic decisions, and creating plans of study. Must maintain knowledge of all the degree programs. Able to
evaluate transcripts for equivalency.

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:
Master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year experience in higher education,
academic advising, academic support services, and/or first year programming.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
A successful
background check is required. Demonstrated skills in student success initiatives, academic support, first year student programming, or
counseling in high school or higher education required. Excellent organizational, management, and office skills. Demonstrated skills in
working successfully in a high-traffic, high-demand environment and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Information technology
proficiency in database and spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office products. Able to perform detail oriented work; develop and maintain
accurate reports and records; and able to multi-task and manage stressful work demands effectively. USC Upstate standard office hours are
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. However, this position will involve some evening, weekend, and/or conference travel.

Job
Duties:
Job Duty
Navigate students through the major transitions of college enrollment. Provide programming for students
as they enter, continue to enroll, and leave the institution. Maintains an advising load and works directly with students to accomplish
educational goals. Key aspects include maintaining the integrity of academic policies while being a student advocate and fostering a culture
of student responsibility and success, providing students with information about possible consequences of academic decisions, and creating
plans of study. Must maintain current knowledge of degree programs. Assists students during SOAR and participates
in open house events, FAB Friday, and other student recruitment events.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage
of Time: 20

Job Duty
Provide students with information about possible consequences of academic decisions and creating
plans of study. Must maintain knowledge of all the degree programs. Able to evaluate transcripts for equivalency.

Essential Function:
Yes
Percentage of Time: 20

Job Duty
Maintain accurate data for reports and informed decision-making. Keep advising
statistics, work schedule, and other reporting documents up-to-date. Monitor and respond to students using advising software.
Essential
Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 20

Job Duty
Plan and develop workshops and services that respond to the academic
needs of students.

Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 15

Job Duty
Assist with implementation of the
Early Intervention Program and manage student follow-up visits.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 20

Job
Duty
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Essential Function: Yes
Percentage of Time: 5

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:
The application must be completed including all
current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education
sections of the application.

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

• 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

To apply, please visit:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194888

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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