Honors Advisor

Honors Advisor

Full Time

JR-10183

Supports the academic success and holistic development of Honors students through advising, student development programming, and strategic initiatives that advance the Honors College's mission. Develops, implements, and coordinates Honors student development initiatives, provides direct advising to Honors students, and collaborates with campus and external partners to enhance the student experience and support Honors College priorities. Other duties as assigned.

15% - Leads and/or contributes to Honors College initiatives aligning with professional expertise and college needs. Cultivates campus and external relationships, including potential alumni, community ,and/or industry partnerships, to advance professional development opportunities. Participates in the admissions process by reviewing and evaluating applications for first-year and continuing Honors College students. Represents the college on appropriate committees and with external constituents, including professional organizations.

35% - Provide leadership for Honors student development initiatives to foster student engagement and advance Honors learning outcomes. Collaborate with the Honors Graduate Assistant for Advising & Student Development to develop, coordinate, promote, support, and assess Honors student-led programming. Lead efforts across Honors College units to develop best practices for student engagement and to coordinate shared student development initiatives. 50% - Serve as the assigned Honors advisor for a group of Honors advisees.

Meet regularly with Honors advisees in one-on-one advising sessions. Provide supplemental advising to Honors students on a wide range of topics including the following:
Honors course requirements, general, departmental, and interdisciplinary Honors programs;
Honors-specific programming and opportunities; campus resources; and career and personal growth and development. Conduct group advising and distinction information sessions. Assist with drop-in advising during peak times of the semester. As part of the Honors advising team, assist in the development of advising-related programs, protocols, and strategies. Support Honors advising and student development initiatives.

CB70

Regular FTE Staff

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

Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations.

Supervises Student workers only

Fiscal responsibilities for the department's budget, including but not limited to, financial planning and managing fund allocation

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 50% Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 30%

None: %

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Expected Salary Range
- 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.

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

Clemson, SC

August 7, 2026

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.

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.