Academic Advisor

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU New Orleans in New Orleans, LA seeks a dedicated Academic Advisor to manage a caseload of students, guiding them through curriculum requirements, policies, and degree progress. You will support students’ academic, personal, and career development and advocate for their success.

Responsibilities include teaching two First Year Seminar sections annually (or designing related curricula), acting as the Early Alerts liaison, and coordinating with faculty and staff to implement interventions and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Prior work experience working with students in a higher education setting related to advising, student support or student development.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other office technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic advising to an assigned caseload of students.
• Advise and monitor students regarding curriculum requirements, policies, and progress toward degree completion.
• Assist students with academic plans, personal, educational, and career goal development.
• Teach two sections of a First Year Seminar course per academic year or collaborate on curricula for FYS.
• Serve as the primary intervention contact at the college for Early Alerts and coordinate with faculty and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational ability

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Department Academic Advising Job Summary Job Description

This position’s primary role is to provide academic advising to an assigned caseload of students.

• advising and monitoring students in regard to curriculum requirements, academic rules, policies, and procedures, and progress toward degree completion
• assisting students with their academic plans and their personal, educational, and career goal development
• acting as advocate and resource mentor
• Teach two sections of a First Year Seminar course per academic year and/or collaborate, design and implement curricula and strategies as they relate to a First Year Seminar Course
• Serve as the primary intervention contact at the college for Early Alerts
• Provide support and follow through with faculty, students, and staff to identify and execute needed Early Alert interventions
• Meet with students who are returning from academic suspension or dismissal, on probation, and others to discuss methods of increasing the likelihood of their success
• Serve as a resource for faculty and staff in matters related to academic services
• Act as a liaison between the student and faculty, staff, and administration and serve as a liaison and resource to other offices and colleges
• Submit potential course substitutions, with accompanying rationale, to the Registrar and appropriate Dean for review and approval
• Represent the College at on- and off-campus recruiting events and on various committees related to student issues
• Update advising and promotional material according to approved changes
• Assist in the design and maintenance of the advising information in college website and other media
• Perform similar or related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Prior work experience working with students in a higher education setting related to advising, student support or student development
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational ability with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other office technology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years’ experience working in an advising capacity in higher education
• experience with EAB SSC Campus
• Working knowledge of computerized registration and degree audit systems
• Experience interpreting and administering academic policies

ANTICIPATED SALARY

$48,500

Required Attachments

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans
• Names and contact information of three references

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at LSU New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

LSU New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.