Junior​/Senior Student Advisor

Thank you for your interest in employment with southeastern Louisiana University. southeastern Louisiana University's Department of TRIO-Student Support Services invites applications for the position of Junior/Senior Student Advisor. Applicants should be a dedicated and student-focused professional with strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Experienced in supporting students with academic planning, goal setting, problem-solving, and navigating educational resources. Committed to building positive relationships with students and providing guidance that promotes academic success, personal growth, and retention.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferably in Education, Counseling, Social work, or Psychology)
• Two (2) year's work experience
• Minimum one (1) year working with students in a postsecondary setting

• Effective interpersonal skills that will allow the applicant to relate to the complex educational and personal needs of low‑income, first generation participants and student with disabilities
• Applicants whose backgrounds are similar to students served is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with low income, first generation participants and students with disabilities in postsecondary environments.
• Ability to use computer‑based technology to complete tasks.
• Ability to plan, create, publish and share content on social media.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• Names and contact information for 3 references

August 26, 2026

Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

Southeastern Louisiana University is the state's third-largest public university, boasting over 13,000 students who come from nearly 50 nations and all 50 states. The university offers more than 150 programs of study across five colleges that focus on hands‑on learning. With a small‑town location, personal attention to students and a close‑knit community of engaged learners, we feel like a small college.

We are passionate about our students, providing them with a challenging college experience that empowers them with a lifelong education. southeastern Louisiana University’s core values are focused on providing a caring personal environment and an academic environment of excellence. We work to lead the educational, economic and cultural development of the region with educational programs based on vital and evolving curricula that address emerging priorities and needs of the state and the students it serves.

Southeastern Louisiana University is an AA/ADA/EEO employer. southeastern Louisiana University may require a criminal background check to be conducted on candidate(s) selected for hire and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials.

Southeastern Louisiana University recruits, selects, employs and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information in its admission and recruitment of students, educational programs, and activities, or employment policies.