Advising Specialist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

Anticipated Hiring Range $44,296 - $48,000;
Salary commensurate with qualifications.

Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC

Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule USC Upstate standard office hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. However, this position will involve some evening and weekend hours.

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Student Services

About USC 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.

Advising Specialist

University of South Carolina Upstate

STA
00923PO25

Spartanburg, SC

An Advising Specialist is responsible for advising current and prospective students, promoting good advisement practices, and assisting with academic support. Academic advisors assess students’ needs, goals, interests, and prior academic experiences to guide them in designing and implementing a successful academic plan. Advisors are also responsible for promoting student success and connecting students with campus resources. This position will serve majors assigned by the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience working with students to improve academic performance or other relevant higher education experience. Experience working with student information systems Starfish, Navigate
360, and/or Banner is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities A successful background check is required. Ability to work and motivate traditional as well as nontraditional students, strong computer and interpersonal skills required. Excellent organizational, management, and office skills. Demonstrated knowledge working successfully in a high‑traffic, high‑demand environment and ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Information technology proficiency in database and spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office products.

• Provide academic advising for assigned majors and monitor student registration. Educate students about course planning and registration processes. (30% of time)
• Navigate students through the major transitions of college enrollment. Maintain an advising load and work directly with students to accomplish educational goals. Maintain current knowledge of degree programs and implement the Student Success Intervention Calendar. (20% of time)
• Maintain accurate data for reports and informed decision‑making. Keep advising statistics, work schedule, and other reporting documents up to date. Monitor and respond to students using advising software (Navigate
  360). (25% of time)
• Support student onboarding by assisting with the assignment of students to academic advisors based on program requirements and individual needs. Actively participate in…