"Academic Advisor"

Job Details

Coastal Carolina University seeks applications for the time-limited position of Academic Advisor for University Advising for the Office of the Provost.

Academic Advisors are responsible for the planning and delivery of academic advising programs and services. Responsible for maintaining regular contact with students to provide accurate, timely information on academic majors, University policies and regulations, and support services available to students. Responsible for understanding and interpreting the requirements and academic options in specific assigned areas and for knowing basic information about other academic areas to facilitate the student’s pursuit of fields of interest.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide students with information focused on meeting developmental academic needs, including transition to the college environment, exploration of various major fields of study, career options, available resources, and university policies.
• Assist students with the course planning and registration process; keep accurate records of student advising contacts and progress toward a degree.
• Process student requests and forms in a timely manner; audit student records each semester to ensure appropriate course selection and progress; provide final audits for graduating seniors.
• Engage in departmental committees and professional development.
• Teaches one class per academic year or fulfills the equivalent “teaching” responsibility through tutoring, conducting study sessions, or providing workshops for faculty advisors and/or students.

Requirements: A master’s degree and related experience are required.

Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in higher education or teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Consultation skills. Competency with culturally diverse populations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise good judgment. Problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Creativity. Familiarity with FERPA guidelines. Ability to process confidential information with the utmost discretion. Ability to build trust and strong professional interpersonal relationships with students and university personnel. Occasional nights/or weekends; mental demands- organization, reasoning & decision making, communication, resilience, high-traffic, high-stress, high-demand environment.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,000 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/23722. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references.

Time-limited position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Normal work days and hours vary. The position will serve 37.5 hours/week. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Required Qualifications: A master’s degree and related experience are required.

Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience in higher education or teaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Consultation skills. Competency with culturally diverse populations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise good judgment. Problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Creativity. Familiarity with FERPA guidelines. Ability to process confidential information with the utmost discretion. Ability to build trust and strong professional interpersonal relationships with students and university personnel.

Working Conditions: Occasional nights/or weekends; mental demands- organization, reasoning & decision making, communication, resilience, high-traffic, high-stress, high-demand environment.