College & Career Navigator for High School

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is seeking a College & Career Counselor for the University Laboratory School. The role focuses on college and career planning, serving as a liaison among students, parents, faculty, and administration to support readiness for post-secondary options.

The Counselor will provide advisement, coordinate with the principal and faculty on schedules, and lead workshops for families while overseeing testing programs and dual enrollment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; one year experience required (two years of graduate assistantship qualifies).
• Master's Degree in Counseling preferred; 3+ years of experience in an academic setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Course, College, & Career Advisement: provides group and individual counseling to students and parents on college guidance, exams, search, and planning.
• Administrative duties: maintains relevant data on graduating students and upperclassmen and prepares reports; manages dual credit enrollment and liaises with higher education partners.
• Parent/Student Advisement: plans workshops for families to discuss post-high school options and timelines; provides updates on college applications and deadlines.
• Assessment: Oversees PSAT, ACT, AP tests and analyzes data to inform school improvement.
• Other Duties: supports advisory lesson plans for college and career readiness standards.
• Keeps connections with colleges and admissions reps including scheduling visits and transcripts/recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Counseling

Job description

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College is seeking a College & Career Counselor for the University Laboratory School. The role focuses on college and career planning, serving as a liaison among students, parents, faculty, and administration to support readiness for post-secondary options.

The Counselor will provide advisement, coordinate with the principal and faculty on schedules, and lead workshops for families while overseeing testing programs and dual enrollment