Academic Advisor

Southeastern Louisiana University; Town of Hammond (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Honors and Excellence’s Office for First Year Success invites applications for the position of College Success Advisor. The CSA supports the transition of sophomores into the College and provides proactive advising and early intervention for students from sophomores through seniors on academic probation in AHSS.

Embedded within AHSS and reporting to the director of First-Year Success, the position works in close partnership with faculty advisors and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university by hire date.
• Experience in academic advising, student success, or a related student-facing role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across academic departments

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of sophomores into the College and provide proactive advising and early intervention for students from sophomores through seniors on academic probation in the AHSS.
• Collaborate with faculty advisors, the First-Year Success office, the Academic & Career Exploration office, and the Tinsley Learning Center to support students through the transition from the first to second year and to serve as a resource for holistic student success support for at-risk students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeast Louisiana University.

Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Honors and Excellence’s Office for First Year Success invites applications for the position of College Success Advisor. The College Success Advisor (CSA) supports the transition of sophomores into the College and provides proactive advising and early intervention for students from sophomores through seniors on academic probation in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS). Embedded within AHSS and reporting to the director of First-Year Success, this position works in close partnership with faculty advisors, the First-Year Success office, the Academic & Career Exploration office, and the Tinsley Learning Center to support students through the critical transition from the first to second year and to serve as a resource for holistic student success support for at-risk students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Master’s degree from an accredited university conferred by hire date.
• Experience in academic advising, student success, or a related student-facing role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across academic departments

Preferred:

• Degree in counseling or an AHSS major
• Familiarity with early alert systems and data-informed advising practice
• Experience advising at-risk or first-generation student populations
• Knowledge of financial aid processes and student support resources
• NACADA membership or participation in professional advising organizations

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Vita
• Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
• Names and contact information for 3 references

Posting Close Date

September 30, 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeast is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.