Temporary - Academic and Workforce Success Advisor (F/T*)

College of Charleston
  • Charleston, SC
    21 days ago

    Job Description

    Temporary - Academic and Workforce Success Advisor (F/T*)

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    Please see Special Instructions for more details.

    Resume and cover letter required.

    Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume alone will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

    Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

    Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

    All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

    Posting Details

    POSTING INFORMATION

    Internal Title Temporary - Academic and Workforce Success Advisor (F/T*) Department Continuing and Professional Education Minimum Requirements

    Minimum requirements:

    • Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, workforce development, or related field
    • at least three years of experience in academic advising, career services, adult learning, or workforce development
    • knowledge of student development theories, advising practices, and workforce/career readiness trends
    • strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills

    Preferred requirements:

    • Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or related field
    • experience working with adult learners, transfer students, or nontraditional populations
    • familiarity with Salesforce, Banner, DegreeWorks, Handshake, LinkedIn, and D2L
    • experience teaching workshops and/or facilitating group learning

    Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • understanding of adult learning principles and student development among diverse learner populations
    • ability to deliver academic advising in one-on-one and group settings (in-person and online)
    • understanding and compliance with FERPA requirements
    • strong career counseling skills, including resume/LinkedIn development, interview prep, and job search strategies
    • understanding of recruitment strategies for transfer and adult learners
    • competence in data-informed decision-making and use of admissions/advising/career technology

    Additional Comments Regarding Position

    The Academic and Workforce Success Advisor supports adult learners, transfer students, and EPIC Scholars in the Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) program. This position combines recruitment, academic advising, career coaching, and workforce engagement to ensure student success from recruitment through graduation and beyond.

    This position is on-campus, with some evening and weekend work required. Some travel in SC may be required.

    • The candidate filling this position may be eligible for healthcare benefits.

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Resume and cover letter required.

    Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume alone will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

    Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

    Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

    All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

    Hours Per Week 37.5 Pay Rate 50,000.00 Posting Date 07/22/2026 Closing Date 08/31/2026 Benefits

    • Health/Dental/Vision - Click Here
    • Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability
    • Retirement
    • Free CARTA Bus Service
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Open Until Filled No Posting Number T202612

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCharleston, SC

    Skills

    • Academic Adviceunmatched
    • Adult Learningunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Career Counselingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)unmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • Higher Educationunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • LinkedInunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Recruiting Strategyunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Salesforce.comunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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