State of South Carolina
Academic and Career Advisor (Temporary)
State of South Carolina, Lexington, South Carolina, us, 29071
Salary:
$42,000.00 - $53,000.00 Annually Location :
Lexington County, SC Job Type:
Temporary - Full-Time Job Number:
180487 Agency:
Midlands Technical College Opening Date:
09/22/2025 Closing Date:
10/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code::
UZ01 Position Number::
180487 Normal Work Schedule::
Other Normal Work Schedule (Other)::
Monday-Thursday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Pay Grade:
Unclassified Hiring Range - Min.:
$42,000.00 Hiring Range - Max.:
$53,000.00 Opening Date:
09/22/2025 EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures::
Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at www.careers.sc.gov to complete and submit an on-line application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if selected. Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities The Academic and Career Advisor facilitates academic plan development, career advising, registration assistance, and academic strategy cultivation with an assigned caseload of newly admitted students, students in their first semester of enrollment, and continuing students aimed at student success, persistence, retention, progression, and completion. The position maintains thirty (30) hours of advising availability per week, participates in ongoing training provided by the Center and assigned academic department(s), facilitates early interventions, and regularly uses available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising.
This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree and experience in Student Services programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of experience in student services programs/academic advising or an achieved master's degree. The preferred candidate will have direct academic advising experience in a community/technical college setting, including experience managing a caseload, leading student interventions, and leveraging technologies to document academic advisement and student support. The preferred candidate will possess the Global Career Development Facilitator certification or the ability to obtain this certification within the first six (6) months of hire. 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
What is your highest level of education? 02
How many years of experience do you have in Student Services programs? 03
Required documents: CV/resume and cover letter. I understand that if I did not attach my resume and cover letter to my application, my application is considered incomplete.
Yes No
04
Please describe in detail your experience managing a caseload, leading student interventions, and leveraging technologies to document academic advisement and student support, if any. 05
At MTC, we place a strong emphasis on student success and ensuring that our students achieve their academic and career goals. Can you describe a time when you implemented a specific strategy or initiative that significantly improved student success outcomes? How did you identify the need for this strategy, and what were the outcomes? 06
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, when and what agencies? 07
Have you been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when? 08
Please provide the names of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College. 09
How did you hear about this position? 10
Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
Yes No
Required Question
$42,000.00 - $53,000.00 Annually Location :
Lexington County, SC Job Type:
Temporary - Full-Time Job Number:
180487 Agency:
Midlands Technical College Opening Date:
09/22/2025 Closing Date:
10/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Class Code::
UZ01 Position Number::
180487 Normal Work Schedule::
Other Normal Work Schedule (Other)::
Monday-Thursday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday - 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Pay Grade:
Unclassified Hiring Range - Min.:
$42,000.00 Hiring Range - Max.:
$53,000.00 Opening Date:
09/22/2025 EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures::
Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at www.careers.sc.gov to complete and submit an on-line application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if selected. Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities The Academic and Career Advisor facilitates academic plan development, career advising, registration assistance, and academic strategy cultivation with an assigned caseload of newly admitted students, students in their first semester of enrollment, and continuing students aimed at student success, persistence, retention, progression, and completion. The position maintains thirty (30) hours of advising availability per week, participates in ongoing training provided by the Center and assigned academic department(s), facilitates early interventions, and regularly uses available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising.
This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Bachelor's degree and experience in Student Services programs, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years of experience in student services programs/academic advising or an achieved master's degree. The preferred candidate will have direct academic advising experience in a community/technical college setting, including experience managing a caseload, leading student interventions, and leveraging technologies to document academic advisement and student support. The preferred candidate will possess the Global Career Development Facilitator certification or the ability to obtain this certification within the first six (6) months of hire. 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
What is your highest level of education? 02
How many years of experience do you have in Student Services programs? 03
Required documents: CV/resume and cover letter. I understand that if I did not attach my resume and cover letter to my application, my application is considered incomplete.
Yes No
04
Please describe in detail your experience managing a caseload, leading student interventions, and leveraging technologies to document academic advisement and student support, if any. 05
At MTC, we place a strong emphasis on student success and ensuring that our students achieve their academic and career goals. Can you describe a time when you implemented a specific strategy or initiative that significantly improved student success outcomes? How did you identify the need for this strategy, and what were the outcomes? 06
Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, when and what agencies? 07
Have you been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when? 08
Please provide the names of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College. 09
How did you hear about this position? 10
Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
Yes No
Required Question