Academic Counselor 2

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking an Academic Counselor 2 to provide academic advising for students in the Ogden Honors College and to coordinate events and programmatic support to promote retention. You will advise on admissions, course requirements, and degree plans, while developing workshops and supporting orientation activities.

The role collaborates with the Director for Advising and Enrollment Management and requires FERPA compliance and strong tracking of student records.

Qualifications

• Bachelords degree and 1 year of experience in counseling or advising.
• Mastera0s degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual academic counseling concerning admissions, course requirements, graduation requirements, scholastic requirements, and academic issues.
• Advise on the undergraduate curriculum appropriate to an Honors collegiate education.
• Provide general career counseling for individual students including discussion of values, philosophy, and life goals and career information and testing.
• Develop and deliver 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.
• Produce digital and print resources for the academic and developmental support of Ogden Honors College students.
• Represents the college/department at university functions at high schools, community events, college/university committees, joint programs, and professional meetings and activities.
• Utilize and maintain identification and tracking resources to support student development.
• Maintain individual student advising records.
• Assist with recruiting efforts.

Skills

Academic Advising

Communication

Conflict Management

Critical Thinking

Data Tracking

Relationship Building

Student Advocacy

Time Management

Education

Bachelora0s degree

Mastera0s Degree preferred

Job description

## Academic Counselor 2Apply: French House: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: January 27, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R00121066## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Academic Counselor 2## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM AA - HC - SS - Honors Advising (Melissa Bailey Crawford (00007830))## Work Location:French House## Pay Grade:Professional## 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**Provide individual academic counseling concerning admissions, course requirements, graduation requirements, scholastic requirements, and academic issues; Advise on the undergraduate curriculum appropriate to an Honors collegiate education. Provide general career counseling for individual students which includes discussion of student's values, philosophy, and life goals and career information and testing. Provides routine interpretation of various placement, occupational, vocational, and interest tests. (50%) Develop and deliver 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. Produce 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%) Utilize and maintain identification and tracking resources to support student development. Maintain individual student advising records. (5%) Assist 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, preferably within Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, Liberal Arts, or Social Sciences disciplines, and 2 years of full time experience in a collegiate student support position are preferred.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please provide cover letter, resume, (3) professional references and transcripts. Official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Melissa Crawford at [e-mail]**Skills Needed:**Academic Advising, Communication, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Data Tracking, Relationship Building, Student Advocacy, Time Management**Preferred Skills:**## Posting Date:September 29, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):January 27, 2027## 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.