Academic Advisor for S-A

STA00247PO25

Academic and Career Counseling

Academic Advising

Academic Advisor

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/131716

P3 - Professional

Academic Advisor for S-A

Upstate

Spartanburg

USC Upstate College/Division Level

UPS Student Success Center

5

$45,133

$41,258 - $48,000; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Full Time

37.5

USC Upstate standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. However, this position will involve evening and weekend hours to support athletic events.

12 months

Other

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.

Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00247PO25
Spartanburg, SC

Academic Advisor for Student-Athletes provides comprehensive academic support for student-athletes under the direction of the Director of the Student Success Center while also leading the student-athlete Life Skills program. Advises student-athletes towards graduation while monitoring NCAA rules and eligibility requirements.

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.

A successful background check is required.

May graduates will be considered if able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.

Master’s degree in Student Personnel Services or related field and 1-year related experience. Prefer experience in advising student-athletes. Previous teaching experience is highly desirable.

Experience in Division I athletic academic support services.

Excellent organizational, management, and office skills. Demonstrated skills working successfully in a high-traffic, high-demand environment and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Information technology proficiency in database, spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Office products. USC Upstate standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. However, this position will involve evening and weekend hours to support athletic events.

Provide intense monitoring and academic support for at-risk student-athletes of assigned sports (weekly meetings, maintaining thorough documentation, progress checks with faculty, coaches updates, securing tutors, study hall, etc.).

Yes

35

Assist in the academic advising load of undeclared student-athletes. Assist these students in the development of an educational plan including choosing a program of study and/or clarifying 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 degree programs.

Yes

15

Monitor the admission status of incoming student-athletes of assigned sports and assist with summer orientations. Assist with student-athlete specific registration issues (i.e. priority registration, authorizing drop/add, assist with course conflicts due to athletics, etc.). Process all travel letters for assigned teams to be submitted to faculty members.

Yes

15

Manage student-athlete study hall including hiring, training, and schedule of study hall monitors.

Yes

10

Assist in coordinating Life Skills programming for all student-athletes.

Yes

10

Teach one section of University 101 in the fall semester designated for student-athletes

Yes

10

Other duties as assigned.

Yes

5

No

Non-Essential

1

05/16/2025

03/31/2025

Yes

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

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/185285

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