Full-Time

Coordinator of Student Affairs

Student Affairs

Posted on 9/5/2025

Deadline 11/8/25
Louisiana State University (LSU)

Louisiana State University (LSU)

Compensation Overview

$42k - $45k/yr

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Opelousas, LA, USA

In Person

Category
Administrative & Executive Assistance (3)
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Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in psychology, communications, sociology, education, management, or related fields.
  • One to two years of relevant work experience in an office setting or with event planning/recruiting
  • Physical Demands - Ability to lift up to 20lbs of office equipment/supplies/for table set-up/tear-down at events. - Ability to push/pull equipment/carts/wagons up to 50 lbs. - Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time. -Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage students.
Responsibilities
  • Identifying and Supporting At-Risk Students -Actively communicate with students to keep them informed about resources, deadlines, and key information. Identify at-risk students and connect them with appropriate campus and community resources, including the on-site food pantry, counseling, financial aid, and career services.
  • Utilize data from EdSights to monitor academic progress and identify students who may be struggling and at risk of withdrawing.
  • Work with faculty, advisors, and staff to develop and implement effective student retention strategies and support for struggling students.
  • Special Events and Student Programming -Plan and assist in the execution of a variety of special events and student programs, including orientation, professional ceremonies, and commencement.
  • -Manage all event logistics, including contacting guests and participants, creating and distributing event-related materials, ordering food and supplies, and monitoring expenses.
  • -Advertise and promote events through various channels, including social media. Conduct assessments to evaluate effectiveness and prepare after-action reports for future planning.
  • Scholarships Oversight -This position will also oversee awarding, dissemination, acceptance, and tracking of all academic scholarships under the Office of Student Affairs umbrella and the LSU Foundation.
  • -Communicate with the Foundation Director regarding awarding of and tracking of Foundation Scholarships.
  • Management of Student Records -Create and/or maintain databases with student information to include academic standing, requests for counseling services, and Maxient Conduct Software.
  • -Adhere to applicable law and university policies related to confidentiality of student
  • Student Organizations Oversight -Assist in the management and development of new and existing student organizations, including overseeing the creation and election of class governance groups.
  • -Serve as a resource and point of contact for students in organizations, and act as an approval authority for their activities and expenditures in collaboration with organization advisors.
  • -Facilitate opportunities for student feedback and dialogue with school administrators. Oversee the annual selection process for honor societies
  • -Prepare purchase orders and other essential paperwork related to student organization and departmental purchases.
  • Budget Tracking -Assist the Dean with tracking the budget in Workday, ensuring compliance with all internal processes.
  • -Regularly meet with the Dean to provide updates on budget status and prepare detailed budget reports as requested.
  • Other -Assist the Coordinator of Student Life and the Director of Housing with various special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
  • -Represent the school at recruitment functions as needed.
  • -Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with best practices in student affairs and enhance student support strategies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in higher education, counseling, education, student affairs, psychology or a related field.
  • Experience working in a higher education setting.
Louisiana State University (LSU)

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