Associate Director of Exploratory Advising

PROV University Advising Center Advertised Salary Range:
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 Associate Director of Exploratory Advising provides operational leadership for Exploratory Advising and Academic Coaching services, ensuring timely, accurate, and student-centered support for prospective, incoming, and current undergraduate students. The position manages and coordinates academic coaching initiatives, Undergraduate Studies programming, and exploratory advising operations while also leading staff training. In collaboration with the Director and campus partners, the Associate Director uses assessment data to improve services, strengthen student retention and success, and maintain consistent advising policies, procedures, and communications across the university, ensuring the highest level of advisement service for over 5,000 students per year.

• Ability to organize, plan, and facilitate various advising services related to students' academic success is critical.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to plan and execute both short and long-term projects.
• Must have excellent data analysis, reporting, and data visualization skills and working knowledge of reporting software such as Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize requests, meet time-sensitive deadlines, and communicate clear and accurate information to University constituents.
• Some night and weekend work may be required.
• Ability to use a computer and keyboard for extensive periods.
• Ability to speak and listen effectively.

• Master's degree and 4 years of advising experience.

10/28/2026

• 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

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.