Academic Advisor

Department: AIK Academic Advisement

Advertised Salary Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Part/Full Time: Full Time

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 (Student Services Program Coordinator II), Minimum Salary: $41,258 per year, USCA Academic Advisement. To employ a proactive/intrusive advising approach to advise first-year and pre-professional students in USC Aiken’s Office of Academic Advising, a component of the Center for Student Achievement. The Academic Advisor will advise first-year students from Orientation through the first year or until program admission, monitor student progress, initiate contact during critical points of the semester, manage student cases and document related issues, guidance provided, and follow-up steps. Further, the Advisor will assist students in developing academic degree plans along with long- and short-term goals, and train students to use available tools, resources, and technologies to promote student success. Advisor will support the Center for Student Achievement as needed. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred: Experience in academic advisement, counseling, or other student service area in Higher Education. Experience with Banner, DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate, or related student management and advisement software. Experience in Microsoft Office 365 and OneDrive. Application deadline: August 18, 2025. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience in academic advisement, counseling, or other student service area in Higher Education. Experience with Banner, DegreeWorks, EAB Navigate, or related student management and advisement software. Experience in Microsoft Office 365 and OneDrive.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent oral, written, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff. Ability to work in a team environment and individually. Ability to work in a multi-tasked, high-volume environment while completing multiple and competing priorities. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Public speaking and presentation skills. Possess advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Special Instructions to Applicant: In addition to completing the online application, please also upload your resume and a separate cover letter. 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 August 18, 2025.

To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193035