Academic Advisor

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Honors and Excellence's Office for First Year Success invites applications for the position of College Success Advisor. The College Success Advisor (CSA) supports the transition of sophomores into the College and provides proactive advising and early intervention for students from sophomores through seniors on academic probation in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS).

Embedded within AHSS and reporting to the director of First-Year Success, this position works in close partnership with faculty advisors, the First-Year Success office, the Academic & Career Exploration office, and the Tinsley Learning Center to support students through the critical transition from the first to second year and to serve as a resource for holistic student success support for at-risk students.

• Master's degree from an accredited university conferred by hire date.
• Experience in academic advising, student success, or a related student-facing role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across academic departments

• Degree in counseling or an AHSS major
• Familiarity with early alert systems and data-informed advising practice
• Experience advising at-risk or first-generation student populations
• Knowledge of financial aid processes and student support resources
• NACADA membership or participation in professional advising organizations

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

September 30, 2026

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

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