About this role
JOB SUMMARY:
The academic advising and coaching specialist provides developmental and individualized academic advising and coaching for undergraduate students to support their success at Clemson. Specific advising population includes Exploratory Studies students. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
55% - ACADEMIC ADVISING: Provides accurate and timely information to assigned advisees regarding academic planning, including, but not limited to general education, major, and minor curricular requirements, academic policies, and procedures. Maintains collaborative relationships with campus partners in support of these responsibilities.
Maintains accurate records of interactions with students.

35% - ACADEMIC COACHING: Supports academic coaching students in developing learning and personal success strategies, including, but not limited to, time management/organization, accountability/motivation, goal setting, and test preparation/nervousness. Maintains accurate records of interactions with students.

10% - UNIT/DEPARTMENT SUPPORT: Assists with coordination of unit programs and initiatives, including unit engagement in university-wide programs and initiatives related to academic advising and coaching. Participates in departmental outreach activities to students, faculty, and staff. Delivers targeted student success programming (non-credit bearing) for undergraduate students. Supports assessment and program evaluation activities.
JOB CODE:
AH35
EMPLOYEE TYPE:
Regular FTE Staff
Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience.
Preferred Requirements:
A master's degree and 2+ years of student services experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 95%
Recognize or inspect visually: 5%
WORKING CONDITIONS:
None: %
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours:
37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
Expected Salary Range
46000.00 - 48000.00
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:
Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
October 7, 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.