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Academic Advisor

conway, sc • Posted 4 days ago
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Posting Details
Posting Summary
Internal Title
Academic Advisor
Department
CMC College Advising Center
Position Type
TLB - Time Limited - Benefits
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours per week
37.5
Normal work days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Normal work hours
Normal work days and hours are M-Th 8:00-5:00 and F 8:00-12:30
Job Details
Academic Advisor for CMC College Advising Center
Coastal Carolina University is current accepting applications for the time-limited position: Academic Advisor for CMC College Advising Center for the Office of the Provost.
Academic Advisors are responsible for the planning and delivery of academic advising programs and services. Responsible for maintaining regular contact with students to provide accurate, timely information on academic majors, University policies and regulations, and support services available to students. Responsible for understanding and interpreting the requirements and academic options in specific assigned areas and for knowing basic information about other academic areas to facilitate the student's pursuit of fields of interest.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide students with information focused on meeting developmental academic needs, including transition to the college environment, exploration of various major fields of study, career options, available resources, and university policies.
Assist students with the course planning and registration process; keep accurate records of student advising contacts and progress toward a degree.
Process student requests and forms in a timely manner; audit student records each semester to ensure appropriate course selection and progress; provide final audits for graduating seniors.
Engage in departmental committees and professional development.
Teaches one class per academic year or fulfills the equivalent "teaching" responsibility through tutoring, conducting study sessions, or providing workshops for faculty advisors and/or students.
How to Apply : Interested candidates may apply online at . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references.
Requirements : A master's degree and related experience are required.
Preferred: Two (2) years of experience in higher education or teaching experience is preferred
Time-limited position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Normal work days and hours are M-Th 8:00-5:00 and F 8:00-12:30. The position will serve 37.5 hours/week. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other "protected veteran," as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
A master's degree and related experience are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in higher education or teaching experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Consultation skills. Competency with culturally diverse populations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to exercise good judgment. Problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Creativity. Familiarity with FERPA guidelines. Ability to process confidential information with the utmost discretion. Ability to build trust and strong professional interpersonal relationships with students and university personnel.
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject to Credit Check
No
Working Conditions
Occasional nights/or weekends; mental demands- organization, reasoning & decision making, communication, resilience, high-traffic, high-stress, high-demand environment
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
NS01494P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
09/01/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
06/30/2027
Job Open Date
08/03/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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