Job Responsibilities:

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, is accepting applicants for a Student Advisor in the Baker School of Business.  Under limited supervision, the Student Advisor will perform all aspects of academic advising and counseling for The Baker School of Business (BSB) online undergraduate and graduate MBA student population. This role will be responsible for the following:

• Providing student-centered advising to assist all students with a successful transition to The Citadel and timely degree completion.
• Proactively communicating with new students and advisees to support enrollment growth, retention, and degree progress.
• Proactively reviewing student records to identify barriers to student progress, share solutions, and accurately document student communications.
• Making student referrals to institutional resources and other offices as necessary.
• Reviewing transcripts for accurate award of transfer credit and notifying Registrar’s Office of any concerns.
• Making presentations and participating in recruiting activities.
• Building courses in Banner consistent with approved rotation plans.
• Completing student attribute research, communication, service, and student experience projects, and other duties as assigned.

Opportunities may exist for well-qualified candidates to teach and/or work on projects related to the Corps of Cadets.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required. MS Office suite skills required. Knowledge of or experience with student development and education administration. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Must have excellent technology, problem solving, communication and organizational skills. Personal discretion, judgment, and self-direction are essential. Some after-hours work will be required in connection with special events.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree, ideally MBA, M.Ed. or M.A. in Counseling, preferred and can be substituted for experience. Two (2) years of experience in student advising or student services programs strongly preferred.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange for Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Mentor/Mentee Program
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College evening and online programs.