Salary: $37,860.00 - $53,957.00 Annually
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Job Number: G20050, G20053, G20057, G20058
Agency: Spartanburg Community College
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: CB70
Position Number:: G20050, G20053, G20057, G20058
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Band: Band 5
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
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.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday 8AM-5PMTuesday 8AM-5PMWednesday 8AM-5PMThursday 8AM-5PMFriday 8AM-1:30PM
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
•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.
•Meet with students a minimum of two times per semester and as necessary.
•Identifies and helps resolve obstacles impeding the academic success of students.
•Supports students in developing a required academic plan to meet graduation requirements. •Explains academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to students to meet their educational goals.
•Educates students about the value of academic advisement and the importance of the registration process.
•Inform advisees of significant deadlines regarding Course Add, Course Drop, Mid-Terms, Course Withdrawals, and Academic Support Services.
•Maintain advising records and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA regulations.
•Engage in professional development activities by participating in conferences, training sessions, and webinars to stay current in the best practices of academic advising.
•Participate in New Student Orientation as it relates to Academic Advising
•Perform related duties as required or deemed necessary to meet the goals of the Office or Academic Advisement within the Advisor's scope of responsibility.
Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required at least 3 years' experience in academic advising or related student support services.
•Experience with Colleague Self Service or other Higher Education Database system preferred;
•Sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population,
•Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills; Sound written and oral communication skills;
•Ability to encourage and empower students to make sound academic and career decisions;
•Ability to identify students' needs for support services, make appropriate referrals, and maintain confidentiality according to FERPA regulations;
•Availability for occasional evening and/or weekends functions
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.

• This is a grant funded position through 2025, with projected renewal through 2030, based on program success.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.