Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Undergraduate Academic Advisor I

Inside Higher Ed

Department: PROV University Advising Center

Advertised Salary Range: $46,275 - $58,348

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

The Undergraduate Academic Advisor I provides individual advising to approximately 300 assigned undergraduate students to assist in transitioning to college, academic planning and progression, and engagement on campus. Advisors possess a working knowledge of college curricula, university policy, and campus resources. Advisors communicate and meet regularly with students, their assigned College, and the University Advising Center. In addition, this position must maintain an average advising schedule of 30 hours per week, manage student caseloads, participate in on-going training and certification, host various outreach events, intervene with students, and regularly use available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising.

• Masters degree and one year advising experience.

• The position requires knowledge of undergraduate advising practices and student service as well as experience with technology.
• Ability to possess thorough knowledge of University Policy and Procedures and functions.
• Excellent verbal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to possess high level of organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and professional image while providing leadership under stressful conditions, deadlines, and constant changing schedules.
• Ability to exercise high level of confidentiality and independent initiative and judgement.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

02/23/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by February 23, 2026.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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