Academic Advisor - College of Business

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs professional duties in one or more student services program areas at an institution of higher education.

JOB DUTIES:

10% OTHER DUTIES: Participate in appropriate workshops, university meeting, and other requirements as assigned.

50% ACADEMIC ADVISING: Advisor and mentor for undergraduate students in (or looking to come into) Pre-Business. Provides support to those students seeking additional academic information, college engagement opportunities, various university support services, and success strategies. Also support, as needed, departmental faculty academic advisors. Maintain appropriate background information/files on services provided. 

30% SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Lead coordinator for a program essential to the operation of the COB Academic Advising Center, such as Bridge, Exploring Majors, Retention Programs. Participate in appropriate workshops and university meetings in relation to the assigned program. 

10% STUDENT SERVICES: Participate in Freshmen and Transfer Orientation programs. Will also participate in the CUBS Living and Learning Community program as needed. Will need to participate in other occasional activities, such as Recruitment or Admission events for the College.

JOB CODE:

CB70

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 5%
Stand for Prolonged Period: 100%
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 100%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

42000 - 45000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

August 27, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.