Academic Counselor

Position: Academic Counselor 2
Location: New Orleans

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Academic Counselor 2## Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified## Department:

LSUAM Pres - EM - RSS - University College (Jennifer Picard ))##

Work Location:

0150 O.K. Allen Hall## Pay Grade:##

Job Description:

Provides academic guidance to both current and prospective students as a means to ensure their success at LSU and to help define their academic goals.
** Job Responsibilities
**** 80%
** Provides educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for students. Follows through and tracks the advancement of students as they strive to accomplish their academic goals. Additionally, provides case management to students who do not meet their educational requirements and offers guidance toward other academic programs.  Utilizes various electronic and print-based materials, as well as multiple university databases to interpret LSU degree programs.

Serves as the conduit for students in interpreting and enforcing university policies and procedures that students encounter in University College and other LSU entities. Manages an advisor : student ratio of approximately 1:350 serving prospective students, new students, re-entry students and transfer students who are enrolled in University College.  Records advising notes in a variety of formats for reference and for referrals to appropriate campus departments and agencies.

Guides students through a variety of academic appeals processes and presents these appeals to the administration on behalf of the students.
** 15%
** Assists in training new staff. Acts as a mentor to a defined group of Academic Counselor 1 staff, to assist new staff in professional success within the unit and provide guidance in the areas of professional standards, University policy and procedures, and available resources.  Serves in a lead role with student programming initiatives.
** 5%
** Conducts a variety of academic workshops and public presentations for current and prospective students and parents including, but not limited to, Bengal Bound Orientation.  Provides advising support through the Student Success One Stop as assigned. May include occasional nights and weekends.  Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.
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* Required Qualifications:

** Bachelor's Degree and one year of related 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.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education Administration, or related human relations field .Three years of experience.
** Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:
** Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct academic programs; demonstrated human relations and communications skills.
** Special

Qualifications:

** 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…