Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Undergraduate Academic Advisor I

The Undergraduate Academic Advisor provides individual advising to approximately 300 assigned students (first-year students, transfer students, continuing caseload of students or a combination) to assist in transitioning to college, academic planning and progression, and engagement on campus. Advisors possess a working knowledge of college curriculums, 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
• Knowledge of undergraduate advising practices, student services, modern office procedures, policies, and equipment, along with experience using technology and a thorough understanding of University policies, procedures, and functions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities, combined with the flexibility to maintain a professional image and provide leadership under stressful conditions, tight deadlines, and constantly changing schedules.
• Demonstrated capacity to exercise a high level of confidentiality, independent initiative, sound judgment, and professional discretion

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree and 1 year advising experience.

Job Close Date 07/19/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant 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 July 19, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
• 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