Academic Advisor – College of Arts and Humanities Student Services Center Position Available In Pickens, South Carolina

Academic Advisor

• College of Arts and Humanities Student Services Center
  Clemson University
  in Clemson, SC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$ 38,985.00

• $ 50,000.

00

Posted:

05/20/2025

Application Due:

05/27/2025

Category:

Academic Advising Academic Advisor•

College of Arts and Humanities Student Services Center Location:

Open Date:

Description

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling…are you ready to answer the call? One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond. So,… are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, designs, and implements a variety of professional duties including, advising, counseling, recruiting, and retaining students within the College of Arts and Humanities. Serves as a primary point of contact for faculty, staff, current, and prospective students for designated majors. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

70%

• Essential

•

ADVISING

Plans, implements, and evaluates activities related to the advising and counseling of students in designated CAH undergraduate program(s) in a variety of areas, including admissions procedures, registration and course selection, academic progress, policy interpretation, career overviews, transfer credit, course substitutions, change of major and personal development. Plans and implements new student orientation for students entering assigned majors as freshmen and transfers. 15%

• Essential

•

COUNSELING

Provides supportive counseling for a wide range of student problems and concerns. Refers students to campus services. Following Federal guidelines, serves as a liaison for parent inquiries. Directs the registration activities for advisees. Evaluates and determines use in the curriculum of transfer credits from other Colleges and Universities. Provides input and accurate information on curriculum and advising issues. Serves as the primary point of contact for students as well as departmental faculty in assigned major(s). 10%

• Essential

• PEER MENTORING

  Develop and implement a peer mentoring program for CAH students. 5%

• Essential

•

STUDENT SERVICES CENTER

Participates in events for admitted and prospective students, including orientation, visit events, convocation, family weekend and donor events. Collaborates with appropriate student services staff and assigned departments to prepare recruiting and advising materials.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education / Experience

• A bachelor’s degree and experience in student services programs

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Master’s Degree in Student Affairs or related area Experience
• Work experience within a higher education setting

RESPONSIBILITIES JOB KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive Job Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Supervisory Duties

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Budget Responsibilities

• No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hrs:

37.5 COMPENSATION

INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range ($ 38,985.00

• $ 50,000.

00) 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.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

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

JOB LOCATION

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Extended deadline of May 27, 2025 at 11:59pm

EST MILITARY AND VETERAN

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 is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Qualifications Application Instructions For more information and to apply, visit https://jobs.clemson.edu/psc/ps/JOBS/EXT/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&SiteId=1&FOCUS=Applicant&JobOpeningId=109587&PostingSeq=1 jeid-74a105621985094b817d663e9572fb1e
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