Academic Counselor 2

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Job Posting Title:

Academic Counselor 2

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - HC - SS - Honors Advising (Melissa Bailey Crawford (00007830))

Work Location:

French House

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

This position provides academic advising for students in the Ogden Honors College and coordinates events and programmatic support for their continued retention in the College. The Academic Counselor 2 assists the Director for Advising and Enrollment Management in activities related to academic counseling and collaborates with other campus constituents to resolve student issues and concerns.

Job Responsibilities

Provide individual academic counseling concerning admissions, course requirements, graduation requirements, scholastic requirements, and academic issues; Advise on the undergraduate curriculum appropriate to an Honors collegiate education. Provide general career counseling for individual students which includes discussion of student's values, philosophy, and life goals and career information and testing. Provides routine interpretation of various placement, occupational, vocational, and interest tests. (50%)

Develop and deliver workshops, information sessions, and other events according to advising goals in coordination with student services personnel and student support organizations. Plans and participates in registration, pre-registration, and other special programs including orientation for students. Coordinates special events such as orientation and the certification of degree candidates for the college. Produce digital and print resources for the academic and developmental support of Ogden Honors College students. (30%)

Represents the college/department at university functions at high schools, community events, college/university committees, joint programs, and professional meetings and activities. (10%)

Utilize and maintain identification and tracking resources to support student development. Maintain individual student advising records. (5%)

Assist with recruiting efforts. Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Additional Requirements

FERPA - 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 enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Additional Information

This position may have to work nights and or weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree, preferably within Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, Liberal Arts, or Social Sciences disciplines, and 2 years of full time experience in a collegiate student support position are preferred.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Melissa Crawford at [email protected]

Skills Needed:

Academic Advising, Communication, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Data Tracking, Relationship Building, Student Advocacy, Time Management

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

September 29, 2026

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

January 27, 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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