Academic Counselor 1
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Job Posting Title:
Academic Counselor 1
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUAM HSS - Department of Student Services (Rebecca E. Caire ())
Work Location:
0119 Campbell B. Hodges Hall
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
The LSU College of Humanities & Social Sciences invites qualified applicants to apply for a Counselor 1 position on our team. The academic counseling team in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences is responsible for providing academic counseling to all majors being admitted to the College of Humanities & Social Sciences including prospective new and re-entry students transfer students and to approximately 4200 students who are currently enrolled in the College of Humanities & Social Sciences following a Humanities & Social Sciences curricula and are in need of academic assistance.
Job Responsibilities:
General Counseling and Administrative Responsibilities (50%):
General counseling including providing academic counseling to majors admitted to the College. Also counseling prospective new students re-entry students and current students. General administrative responsibilities including: determining correct academic status of students at the end of the academic sessions preparing correct student rosters of candidates for the appropriate degree and ensuring that candidates meet all requirements serving as liaison with the Office of Admissions and the Office of the University Registrar and interacting with chairs/ directors and faculty in coordinating student academic information.
Special Projects and Activities in the HSS Student Services Section (25%):
Preparing evaluations of courses for transfer credit and substitutions of courses in curricula comments etc. Responding to various letters of inquiry regarding student matters. Assisting in the assessment of student needs and other student-related research projects. Assisting in planning career-related programs for majors with the Career Services liaison. Remaining abreast of professional developments through such avenues as professional literature professional seminars and professional organizations.
Specialized Counseling Duties (20%):
Specialized counseling activities which include general counseling activities and/or special projects activities as work assignments to various academic units and/or to specific populations within the College of Humanities & Social Sciences. Specialized retention activities directed at the HSS population.
Other duties as assigned (5%)
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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level:Bachelors
Degree Substitution: 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
Education Level:Masters
Specific Degree:Counseling Social Work or related behavioral science discipline
Years of Experience: 2 years
Specific Experience: Working with the college-age population in a counseling capacity.
Additional Job Description:
Special Instructions:
Please attach CV/resume cover letter and the names of three professional references. A copy of your transcripts(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However original transcripts are required prior to hire.Please attached all document sunder the Resume/CV section of your application.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges please contact Rebecca Caire at
Posting Date:
May 23 2025
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!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State Universitys 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.
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 or email . 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
