Academic Advisor - College of Architecture, Art and Construction Student Services

Academic Advisor
- College of Architecture, Art and Construction Student Services

Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides students with course planning and selection and academic policies guidance. Supports students with their course selection decision making process and degree program compliance. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 10% - Collaboration & Professional Development:
  Collaborates with CAAC departments to support curriculum changes, emerging student needs, and actively participates in department meetings. Communicates with faculty and departmental staff regarding available campus resources and interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities. Engages in professional development both internally and externally.
• 10% - Communication & Outreach:
  Utilizes university platforms to communicate with assigned student caseload. Ensures outreach and information sharing adheres to university policies and federal regulations. Supports student services initiatives and represents CAAC advising at events or committee meetings as requested by the Director of Student Services.
• 15% - Student Support
  - Referrals:
  Assist students with identifying appropriate university resources and engagement opportunities that support their academic, engagement, and career interests. Provide guidance on campus resources, such as tutoring, counseling, or career services. Assist students in navigating campus processes and refer students to campus partners as needed.
• 25% - Student Support
  - Monitoring:
  Monitor student compliance and progress with degree requirements and academic policies such as academic eligibility, change of major, and course substitution/forgiveness. Utilize University systems to maintain accurate records and conduct regular graduation checks to support students in progressing towards graduation.
• 40% - Academic Advisement:
  Advise students via meetings each term regarding academic policies, procedures and processes such as course selection and registration, degree program requirements, and graduation requirements. Review academic policies and assist students in understanding academic requirements, implications, and procedures. Follow documentation standards for student appointments.

JOB CODE: CB70

EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Regular FTE Staff

A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

• JOB KNOWLEDGE:
  Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  Not responsible for supervising employees.
• BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  Fiscal Responsibilities:
  Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 80% Walk or move about: 15% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 15% Stand for Prolonged Period: 15%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard

Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Expected Salary Range 50000 - 55000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:
Normal Operations
- Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

Final date to receive applications:
August 12, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:
Military Equivalency:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference:
South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.