Advising Coordinator for Student Athletes and Transfer Students
On-site · Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Advising Coordinator for Student Athletes and Transfer Students at Wofford College supports student-athletes and transfer students within the Office of Academic Advising. The role coordinates academic support and retention efforts, oversees transfer credit evaluation and degree planning, conducts proactive outreach to admitted transfer students, and collaborates with registrar and athletic and academic departments to facilitate degree progress. The position contributes to advising office operations, processes, and resources, with duties including early alert monitoring, tutoring/mentoring for at-risk students, and coordination of orientation and transition activities. Requires 37.5 hours/week, with occasional evening and weekend work, and a strong focus on student success and cross-department collaboration.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in academic advising, student success, or transition programs
- Experience with transfer credit processes or degree auditing
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proficiency with SIS platforms (e.g., Banner, Workday, etc.)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in academic advising, student success, or transition programs
- Experience with transfer credit processes or degree auditing
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Proficiency with SIS platforms (e.g., Banner, Workday, etc.)
- Preferred: Master's degree in higher education, counseling, or related field
- Preferred: 5+ years of experience with transfer and/or athletic advising
- Preferred: Experience designing and facilitating orientation or transition programs
- Preferred: Familiarity with early alert and retention systems
- Preferred: Experience with Workday
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