Advising Specialist

Posting Summary

Internal Title

Advising Specialist

Department

University Advising

Position Type

TLB - Time Limited - Benefits

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Basis

N/A - Time Limited

Hours per week

37.5 hours per week

Normal work days

Days Vary

Normal work hours

M-Th 8:00-5:00; F 8:00-12:30. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university. Some nights and weekends will be required

Job Details

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following position: Advising Specialist in the office of University Advising.

Coastal Carolina University first and second year advising is governed by University Advising, a centralized advising office. This dynamic group of professional advisors are engaged in delivering the best possible academic advising to our students. We support professionalism, quality advising, collegiality, goal-oriented work, and professional development activities with the goal of advancing personal and student success.

How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120876. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. This position will be posted until filled.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree; Demonstrated ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work well as a team member. Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail and follow instructions without close supervision.

Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years higher education or teaching experience.

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.

Time-limited position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Normal work hours are M-Th 8:00-5:00 and F 8:00-12:30, with occasional evening or weekend requirements. The position will serve 37.5 hours/week. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

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.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree; Demonstrated ability to multitask, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work well as a team member. Demonstrated ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail and follow instructions without close supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years higher education or teaching experience

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.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

NS01396P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

02/15/2026

Job Open Date

01/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/120876