Shaping Futures Program Coordinators

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Job Posting Title:

Shaping Futures Program Coordinators

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

Department:

LSUAM HSE - RGS - SREC - Administration (Madalina Cristina Robison (00004915))

Work Location:

0313 William B. Hatcher Hall

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences & Education

Social Research & Evaluation Center

Shaping Futures Program Coordinators (2 Part-Time Positions Hired as Wages as Earned Employees)

The Shaping Futures Program Coordinators are expected to provide leadership and coordination to the Program Guides (student workers), who will work with Shaping Futures, a program designed to create a mental health career pathway for rising high school juniors and seniors interested and curious about the field of mental health. The Program Specialists Coordinator will be a part of the Shaping Futures Core Team and work closely with Program Guides during the Pre-Immersion phase and Summer Immersive Experience.

50% Summer Immersive Experience:

• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of daily program activities

• Provide active monitoring to Program Guides during campus-based activities, meals, and scheduled events

• Assist Program Guide with the monitoring and supervision of participants in the residence halls, including overnight supervision, for the two-week residential program

• Reinforce program policies, safety protocols, behavioral expectations, and emergency procedures

• Serve as a positive mentor and resource for participants and Program Guides

45% Pre-Immersion Phase:

•Participate in planning meetings with the Shaping Futures core team

• Establish and maintain relationships with assigned Program Guides

• Assist the Shaping Futures core team in developing presentations, training materials, and program resources

• Ensure required participant documentation is collected by Program Guides

• Create, maintain, and monitor program email distribution lists

• Support communication with Program Guides as they connect with students and families

5% Other Duties As Assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful implementation of the Shaping Futures program

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences

Years Experience: 3 years

Preferred: Master's Degree in Social Sciences

Degree Substitute: 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

The higher than average hourly pay of $24/hour will reflect the highly sensitive nature of the work the Program Coordinators are expected to complete during the program - working with minors in areas of mental healthcare like suicide prevention and substance abuse awareness. This job requires after hours and weekend work.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Submit a resume, three professional references, official transcripts. Must pass a satisfactory background check and FBI fingerprinting since this job requires working with minors. For questions regarding the job duties, contact Madalina Robison at [email protected].

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

November 9, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

February 8, 2027

Additional Position Information:

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!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

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.

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