Academic Counselor 1 Or 2

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Job Posting Title:

Academic Counselor 1 or 2

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Engineering

• AA - Student Services (Barbara W. Willms (00005182))

Work Location:

2228D Patrick F. Taylor Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

Academic Counselor 1

Provide academic advising and career guidance to College of Engineering students, to students being admitted to the College from other colleges and universities, to international students, prospective students or re-entry students. Advise students on various academic procedures and regulations including, but not limited, to the following: scholastic regulations, curriculum requirements, withdrawal regulations, resignations, part-time enrollment, CATS requirements, academically at-risk students, etc.

70% General counseling and advising which provides academic and career guidance to College of Engineering students, students being admitted to the College from other colleges and universities, international students, prospective students, online, and re-entry students.

25% Activities in the College of Engineering which may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) assisting with commencement activities; 2) assisting with recruitment activities; 3) responding to various inquiries regarding student matters; 4) keeping abreast of professional development through literature, seminars, and organizations; 5) assisting in the process of verifying accuracy of automated transcripts and degree audits, including approval and entering course substitutions/course evaluations; 6) facilitating the submission of student appeals as needed.

5% Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, related social science field, or higher education field.

Academic Counselor 2

Provide academic advising and career guidance to College of Engineering students, to students being admitted to the College from other colleges and universities, to international students, prospective students or re-entry students. Advise students on various academic procedures and regulations including, but not limited, to the following: scholastic regulations, curriculum requirements, withdrawal regulations, resignations, part-time enrollment, CATS requirements, academically at-risk students, etc. Manage additional administrative projects and assist with training of junior counselors.

55% General counseling and advising which provides academic and career guidance to College of Engineering students, students being admitted to the College from other colleges and universities, international students, prospective students, online, and re-entry students.

10% Activities in the College of Engineering which may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) assisting with commencement activities; 2) assisting with recruitment activities; 3) responding to various inquiries regarding student matters; 4) keeping abreast of professional development through literature, seminars, and organizations; 5) assisting in the process of verifying accuracy of automated transcripts and degree audits, including approval and entering course substitutions/course evaluations.

10% Assist with orientation programs as needed for the College of Engineering. This includes: assisting project lead on scheduling activities relating to 1300 incoming students as needed, assisting with presentations of relevant college information at all virtual and in-person orientation programs or related programs as needed, editing training pieces and assisting with training of Enrollment Management and University College staff on college-specific advising at the direction of the project lead, and assisting project lead on creating communication pieces for student population.

10% Monitor College of Engineering email account, in conjunction with Coordinator. This includes not only responding to email inquiries to the college account, but also sending broadcast emails and other communications to the Engineering student populations, at the direction of the Associate and Assistant Deans, as well as the Lead Coordinator

5% Maintain and provide annual or bi-annual updated to various information pieces utilized for the education of students, training of advising staff, and support of other units. Such documents will include, but are not limited to: Engineering Guide to Success, COE Advisor Handbook, ALEKS informational cards for students, University College Advisor Handbook & Directory, Engineering approved substitutions worksheet.

5% Support the Assistant Dean and senior counselors with training and on-boarding of junior counselors. This includes being point of contact for day-to-day questions, guidance on handling sensitive student issues, and assisting counselors in working with faculty and other administrative staff in the college.

5% Other duties as directed by the Assistant and Associate Deans and Lead Counselor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and one year or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, related social science field, or higher education field and specific experience with student populations in an educational setting.

Both Levels

As with all LSU employees, academic counselors have 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 academic counselor 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/patient confidentiality.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please include your cover letter, resume, and three professional references in your application. For questions regarding this position, please reach out to the hiring manager, Barbara Willms, at breonas@lsu.edu. Official transcripts required prior to hire.

Posting Date:

June 25, 2024

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

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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and SAME Agency:

LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.