Academic Counselor 2

Louisiana State University; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 26.095.000 - 40.329.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Louisiana State University in Berlin seeks an Academic Counselor 2 to provide academic advising for Ogden Honors College students and coordinate events and programmatic support to promote retention in the College.

The Academic Counselor collaborates with the Director for Advising and Enrollment Management, develops workshops, maintains advising records, and supports recruitment efforts. A Bachelor’s degree with 1 year of experience is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience.
• LSU values skills and experience; a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience.
• Master’s degree is preferred for advancement in higher education and counseling.

Aufgaben

• Provides individual academic counseling concerning admissions, course requirements, graduation requirements, scholastic requirements, and academic issues.
• Advises on the undergraduate curriculum appropriate to an Honors collegiate education and discusses career information and testing.
• Interprets placement, occupational, vocational, and interest tests as part of advising.
• Develops and delivers workshops and information sessions; coordinates orientation and registration programs.
• Represents the college at university events and maintains advising records; participates in recruitment activities.
• Assists with recruiting efforts and performs other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Academic Advising

Communication

Conflict Management

Critical Thinking

Data Tracking

Relationship Building

Student Advocacy

Time Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Jobbeschreibung

Academic Counselor 2

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

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

Work Location:

0315 French House

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

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

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

Develops and delivers 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. Produces 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%)

Utilizes and maintains identification and tracking resources to support student development. Maintains individual student advising records. (5%)

Assists 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

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

Skills Needed:

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

Posting Date:

August 3, 2026

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

December 1, 2026

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.

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.