Academic Advisor/Success Coach (Cherokee Campus)

Academic Advisor/Success Coach (Cherokee Campus)

Salary

$40,086.00 - $54,162.00 Annually

Location

Spartanburg County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

149656

Agency

Spartanburg Community College

Opening Date

09/03/2026

Class Code:

CB70

Position Number:

149656

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm Friday 8 am - 1:30 pm

Pay Grade

GEN07

Hiring Range - Min.

$40,086.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$54,162.00

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.

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

The Academic Advisor/Success Coach provides educational guidance by working with students concerning their academic plans, progress, and class schedule, as well as, help students develop skills, behaviors, and habits that contribute to success in college including academic and career goal setting, learning strategies, time management and organization, self-regulation, and self-efficacy.

Provides academic advising to support student retention and graduation initiatives. Collaborates with faculty advisors and department chairs when applicable regarding a students academic program and progression.

Explains academic policies, procedures, and guidelines to students to meet their educational goals. Supports students in developing the required academic plan to meet graduation requirements. Identifies and helps resolve obstacles impeding the academic success of students. Meets with students a minimum of two times per semester and as necessary.

Monitors progress of students in caseload with check-ins, scheduled meetings or proactive outreach and communication, responding to student questions, concerns and needs.

Fosters persistence and completion by maintaining a caseload of academic warning or probation students, first time in college and/or transfer students; utilizes colleges early alert software as part of this caseload maintenance.

Implements Office of Student Success retention and persistence-based initiatives. Collaborates with various areas within and outside of the Student Services to facilitate student success, retention, and persistence. Maintains advising records and confidential student records in compliance with FERPA regulations.

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, Mid-Terms, Course Withdrawals, and Academic Support Services.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Bachelors degree and experience in student services programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree; at least 3 years experience in academic advising or related student support services. Experience with Colleague Self Service or other Higher Education Database systems.

Additional Comments

Evening/weekend hours and travel to other campuses may occasionally be required for scheduled events.

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.

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.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Spartanburg Community College Address 107 Community College Drive

Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303

Phone 864-592-4209

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.