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Student Services Program Coordinator I (Academic Advisor for Upward Bound), Band 4, USC Sumter.    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.  Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 1 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum Salary: $41,258. The University of South Carolina requires individuals to apply online for all job vacancies at the USC Jobs Online Employment site. 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.  
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.

USC Sumter is now hiring peer tutors. This is a paid position. Tutors are needed in the following areas:

English & Writing
Math
Spanish
Accounting
Economics
Chemistry

If interested, please fill out the application and either print and return to the USC Sumter Library or email to Head Librarian Sharon Chapman.