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Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number RTF00171PO26 USC Market Title TRIO Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156273 Business Title (Internal Title) Acad Adv. for Upward Bound Campus Sumter Work County Sumter College/Division USC Sumter College/Division Level Department USC Sumter - Palmetto College Anticipated Hiring Range 44,296 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below
The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
South Carolina Retirement Yes State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
The Academic Advisor for Upward Bound performs services at the target high school, as well as at the host institution that increase the academic development and non-cognitive personal skills of high school students who are low-income and potential first generation college students. The academic advisor will be responsible for providing services that increase academic success, high school graduation in rigorous course study and completion of dual enrollment courses, university enrollment and graduation from a 4-year college program. The academic advisor reports to the Program Coordinator and Program Director. This position is contingent upon continued grant funding. Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those facing project participants and experience with federal TRIO programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students preferred. Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience Bachelor's degree preferred.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications
Professional or personal experience in overcoming barriers similar to those facing project participants
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Experience with federal Trio programs, academic support programs, or similar programs for disadvantaged students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and the public
Job Duties
Job Duty
Advises and mentors students with services including, but not limited to: academic course requirements, supplemental tutoring, career choices, admissions requirements, assists with the college application process, FAFSA and financial aid, housing contracts, student activities and institutional policies and procedures.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty
Recruits, processes applications, interviews and evaluates prospective high school student participants and their families, advises and monitors the Upward Bound student participants and assists with the retention of students being successful in high school and preparing them for entry into post-secondary education.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Assists with the development and implementation of the Upward Bound Program, including coordinating and planning both academic year and summer programming. Planning of program activities and events including but not limited to: college tours, supplemental Saturday workshops, overnight educational trips, supplemental evening activities, presentations to the constituents aligned with the project's plan of operations.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Keeps accurate and proper documentation of student contact records pertaining to all project services, and enters documentation accurately into the student database.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Serves as a chaperone during program activities including but not limited to: overnight trips, Saturday workshops and events, evening activities.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Works collaboratively with the local high school, participants, parents, community agencies, civic organizations, and local businesses.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Assists in the preparation of the annual report for the U.S. Department of Education, as well as other periodically requested reports.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/03/2026 Position End Date Job Open Date 07/20/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
As part of the online process, a cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts and list of three references with contact information must be attached to the online application form. If you have any questions about the application procedures, please call (803) 938-3721. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209835 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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