Academic Counselor

Job Posting

Title:

Academic Counselor 2

Position Type: Professional / Unclassified

Department: LSUAM AA - HC - SS
- Honors Advising (Melissa Bailey Crawford ))

Work Location: French House

Pay Grade: Professional

This position provides academic advising for students in the Ogden Honors College and coordinates events and programmatic support for their continued retention in the College. The Academic Counselor 2 assists the Director for Advising and Enrollment Management in activities related to academic counseling and collaborates with other campus constituents to resolve student issues and concerns.

• Provide individual academic counseling concerning admissions, course requirements, graduation requirements, scholastic requirements, and academic issues;
  Advise on the undergraduate curriculum appropriate to an Honors collegiate education. Provide general career counseling for individual students which includes discussion of student's values, philosophy, and life goals and career information and testing. Provides routine interpretation of various placement, occupational, vocational, and interest tests. (50%)
• Develop and deliver workshops, information sessions, and other events according to advising goals in coordination with student services personnel and student support organizations. Plans and participates in registration, pre-registration, and other special programs including orientation for students. Coordinates special events such as orientation and the certification of degree candidates for the college. Produce digital and print resources for the academic and developmental support of Ogden Honors College students.
  
  (30%)
• Represents the college/department at university functions at high schools, community events, college/university committees, joint programs, and professional meetings and activities. (10%)
• Utilize and maintain identification and tracking resources to support student development. Maintain individual student advising records. (5%)
• Assist with recruiting efforts. Other duties as assigned. (5%)

FERPA
- As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health-related matter, they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students, or the appropriate law enforcement agency.

The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

This position may have to work nights and or weekends.

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

• Master's Degree, preferably within Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, Liberal Arts, or Social Sciences disciplines, and 2 years of full time experience in a collegiate student support position are preferred.

• Academic Advising
• Communication
• Conflict Management
• Critical Thinking
• Data Tracking
• Relationship Building
• Student Advocacy
• Time Management

Background Check
- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

• Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.