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About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Advertised Job Summary
The University of South Carolina’s Athletics department is looking for an academic advisor to join their team.
This position will serve as the Academic Advisor to USC’s student-athletes. They will provide academic advising, planning and other support for student-athletes in other areas of course selection, registration procedures, degree requirements and career goals. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Football Academics and Senior Associate Athletics Director for Academics.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree and 3 years of related experience preferred.
- Collegiate experience is strongly preferred; experience with student-athletes is highly desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with students, professors, peers and parents.
- Ability to prioritize work tasks and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to work with culturally diverse students.
Job Duties
- Serve as academic advisor to student-athletes of assigned sports. Advise students on academic performance, course/major selection, developing a graduation plan, time management, goal setting, career planning, learning and study strategies, test taking, note taking and other skills for academic success
- Maintain student athlete eligibility by University of South Carolina, SEC and NCAA standards, rules and regulations.
- Maintain regular verbal communication and written status reports to coaches regarding academic issues and concerns.
- Cultivate and maintain sustainable working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Develop and evaluate team academic success plans each semester.
- Generate appropriate academic reports and summaries as required each semester.
- Meet with recruits in assigned sports to provide an overview of available academic services and be able to communicate our staff philosophy and mission.
- Participate on one Dodie Academic committee within the office. Other duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Football Academics and the Senior Associate AD/Academics.
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
