Academic Advisor (Grant – Giles Campus) Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Academic Advisor (Grant

• Giles Campus)
  
  Salary
  $38,985.00
• $55,559.00 Annually
  Location Spartanburg County, SC
  Job Type
  Temporary Grant
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  G20057
  Agency
  Spartanburg Community College
  Opening Date
  04/17/2025

Class Code:

CB70

Position Number:

G20057

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Monday

• Thursday 8AM-5PM Friday 8AM-1:30PM
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $38,985.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$55,559.00
Opening Date
04/17/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

The application must be completed to include unofficial transcript(s), all current and previous work history, salaries, and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities
The Academic Advisor provides educational guidance by working with students concerning their academic plans and progress, class schedule, and other academic related issues to assist the student in making decisions concerning educational goals leading to graduation.

• Provides academic advising to support student retention and graduation initiatives, Collaborates with faculty advisors and department chairs when applicable regarding a student’s academic program and progression.
• Identifies and helps resolves obstacles impeding the academic success of students. Meets with students a minimum of two times per semester and as necessary.
• Explains academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to students to meet their educational goals. Supports students in developing a required academic plan to meet graduation requirements.
• Educates students about the value of academic advisement and the importance of the registration process. Informs advisees of significant deadlines regarding Course Add, Course Drop, Withdrawals, and Academic Support Services.
• Maintains advising records and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA regulations.
• Engages in professional development activities by participating in conferences, training sessions and webinars to stay current in the best practices of academic advising.
• Participates in New Student Orientations as it relates to Academic Advising.
• Performs related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the goals of the Office or Academic Advisement, within the Advisor’s scope of responsibility.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and experience in student services program.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree, at least 3 years in academic advising or related student support services. Experiences with Colleague Self Service or other Higher Education Database System.
Additional Comments
Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex,

• including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability
  Employer
  State of South Carolina
  Agency
  Spartanburg Community College
  Address
  107 Community College Drive
  Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303
  Phone
  864-592-4209
  THE

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