What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor (Grant - Giles Campus) position at State of South Carolina?
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.
Bachelor's degree and experience in student services program.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.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
- 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.
Bachelor's degree and experience in student services program.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.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
Salary : $38,985 - $55,559
