Academic Advisor

Posting Summary Logo:

Posting Number:
STA00189PO26

Job Family:
Academic and Career Counseling

Job Function:
Academic Advising

USC Market Title:
Academic Advisor

Link to USC Market Title:

Job Level:
P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title):
Academic Advisor

Campus:
Upstate

Work County:
Spartanburg

College/Division:
USC Upstate College/Division Level

Department:
UPS Mary Black College of Nursing

State Pay Range:
G08

USC Market Range:
MRE - $48,726 $59,689 $70,653

Anticipated Hiring Range:
$48,726; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location of Vacancy:
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Hours per Week:
37.5

Work Schedule:
Monday Friday; 8:30am 5pm; Some evenings and weekends as needed are required.

Basis :
12 months

Job Search Category:
Student Services

About USC 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 bachelors 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.

Veterans' Preference Statement:
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description Advertised Job Summary:
Academic Advisor
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00189PO26
Spartanburg, SC

Academic Advisors are responsible for advising declared, undeclared and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices. Academic advisors assess students needs, goals, interests and prior academic experiences in order to guide students in the design and implementation of a successful academic plan. This position will serve pre-Nursing majors at USC Upstate and is responsible for coordinating comprehensive programs and initiate support, professionalism, protocol training and career development.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:
Requires a bachelors 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:
Masters degree with 1 year or more experience. Exceptional leadership skills and excellent computer skills, written, and oral communication skills are preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Successful background check is required. Ability to work and motivate traditional and non-traditional students, strong computer skills, and strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties Job Duty:
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 current knowledge of all the degree programs. Able to evaluate transcripts for equivalency.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
50

Job Duty:
Maintains accurate data for reports and informed decision-making. Keeps advising statistics, work schedule, and other reporting documents up-to-date. (e.g.: Banner, Degree Works, Starfish and SharePoint).

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
15

Job Duty:
Teaches UNIV courses as assigned.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
5

Job Duty:
Nursing prefers Assists and or leads recruitment efforts such as Fab Friday, Open Houses, OAR and Transfer orientations.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
10

Job Duty:
Assist with implementation of the Early Intervention Program and manage student follow-up visits. Ensure timely communications with students of unsatisfactory reports.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
10

Job Duty:
Assists with targeted student success efforts for various cohorts of USC Upstate students. Participates in Student Success Center initiatives and special events as required.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
5

Job Duty:
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
5

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:
No

Hazardous weather category:
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies:
1

Desired Start Date:
08/03/2026

Job Open Date:
03/25/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Review of applications will begin on May 15th.

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

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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 bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.