Student Success Advisor
Salary
$31,561.00 - $40,507.00 Annually
Location
Greenwood County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
169929
Agency
Lander University
Division
Academic Success Center
Opening Date
10/10/2024
Closing Date
10/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:
CB65
Position Number:
0000000000000
Normal Work Schedule:
Other
Pay Band
Band 4
Hiring Range - Min.
$31,561.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$40,507.00
Opening Date
10/10/2024
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov. Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu/hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
University Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday Position Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week. To include some nights and weekends
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
• Description
• Benefits
• Questions
Job Responsibilities Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of the SSC, the Student Success Advisor's primary duty will be the advising and retention of freshmen students. The Student Success Advisor is responsible to provide advising and support to students during the registration process; exploring various major and career options; and writing and communicating a plan for improving the academic performance of University students having academic difficulty.
Minimum and Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree is required. Must have work experience in either of the following: higher education setting (student services, enrollment services, academic affairs, or related area) or in a high school counseling/advising setting. Must have strong communication, computer and public speaking skills. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree
Additional Comments Ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures, academic requirements, campus resources, student life, and support services; sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population, including minority and international students; strong interpersonal/human relations skills; ability to encourage and empower students to make their own decisions; ability to act as an advocate for both the student and the University; ability to identify students' needs for support services in order to make appropriate referrals; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to operate a personal computer and various software packages; and ability to work a flexible schedule.
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.
01
Do you have a Bachelors degree?
• Yes
• No
02
Do you have work experience in either of the following: higher education setting (student services, enrollment services, academic affairs, or related area) or in a high school counseling/advising setting?
• Yes
• No
03
Where did you hear about this position?
• www.jobs.sc.gov
• Lander Website
• www.gwdtoday.com
• SC Works
• SC Vocational Rehabilitation
• Lander Employee
• Lander Alumni Facebook or LinkedIn
• Other
Required Question
Agency State of South Carolina
Agency Lander University Address 320 Stanely Avenue
Greenwood, South Carolina, 29649
Phone 864-388-8053
864-388-8037
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.
Job Responsibilities Under the general direction and supervision of the Director of the SSC, the Student Success Advisor's primary duty will be the advising and retention of freshmen students. The Student Success Advisor is responsible to provide advising and support to students during the registration process; exploring various major and career options; and writing and communicating a plan for improving the academic performance of University students having academic difficulty.
Minimum and Additional Requirements Bachelor’s degree is required. Must have work experience in either of the following: higher education setting (student services, enrollment services, academic affairs, or related area) or in a high school counseling/advising setting. Must have strong communication, computer and public speaking skills. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.
Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree
Additional Comments Ability to interpret and communicate University policies and procedures, academic requirements, campus resources, student life, and support services; sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population, including minority and international students; strong interpersonal/human relations skills; ability to encourage and empower students to make their own decisions; ability to act as an advocate for both the student and the University; ability to identify students' needs for support services in order to make appropriate referrals; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to operate a personal computer and various software packages; and ability to work a flexible schedule.