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Academic and Career Advisor (Two Vacancies) (Temporary)

columbia, SC

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Job description

Salary: $26.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Location : Lexington County, SC

Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time

Job Number:

Agency: Midlands Technical College

Opening Date: 09/25/2026

Closing Date: 10/17/ :59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: UZ01

Position Number::

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.: $26.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $28.00

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at 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

Academic and Career Advisors support an assigned caseload of newly admitted students, students in their first semester of enrollment, and continuing students with career advising, academic plan development, registration assistance, and academic strategy development aimed at student success, persistence, retention, progression, and completion. The positions maintains 30 hours of advising availability per week, participates in on-going training provided by the Center and assigned academic department(s), facilitates early interventions, and regularly uses available technologies to ensure accurate and effective advising. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including a possible work schedule beyond regular operating hours. Must be able to travel between MTC campuses as needed.

This position will be located on either Midlands Technical College Airport or Beltline Campus

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Experience in student services programs and a bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus three (3) years 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.

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.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree and experience in student services programs? Yes

No

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Please describe in detail your experience managing a caseload, leading student interventions, and leveraging technologies to document academic advisement and student support, if any.

03

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?

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Required documents: CV/resume and cover letter. I understand that if I did not attach my resume to my application, my application is considered incomplete. Yes

No

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If selected for this position, will you be able to provide your official transcript(s) within 20 days of your hire date? Yes

No

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Have you been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when?

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Please provide the names of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College.

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How did you hear about this position?

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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

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columbia, SC, 29228, US

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