Junior/Senior Student Advisor

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for the position of Junior/Senior Student Advisor within the TRIO-Student Support Services program. You will guide students through academic planning, goal setting, and problem-solving while fostering growth and retention.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a background in education, counseling, social work, or psychology, plus relevant postsecondary experience, with a focus on student success and inclusive support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferably in Education, Counseling, Social work, or Psychology).
• Two (2) year's work experience.
• Minimum one (1) year working with students in a postsecondary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support students with academic planning, goal setting, and problem-solving.
• Navigate educational resources and provide guidance to promote academic success and retention.
• Build positive relationships with students and provide mentoring and support.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of TRIO-Student Support Services invites applications for the position of Junior/Senior Student Advisor. Applicants should be a dedicated and student-focused professional with strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Experienced in supporting students with academic planning, goal setting, problem-solving, and navigating educational resources. Committed to building positive relationships with students and providing guidance that promotes academic success, personal growth, and retention.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university (preferably in Education, Counseling, Social work, or Psychology)
• Two (2) year's work experience
• Minimum one (1) year working with students in a postsecondary setting

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Effective interpersonal skills that will allow the applicant to relate to the complex educational and personal needs of low-income, first generation participants and student with disabilities
• Applicants whose backgrounds are similar to students served is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with low income, first generation participants and students with disabilities in postsecondary environments.
• Ability to use computer-based technology to complete tasks.
• Ability to plan, create, publish and share content on social media.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

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

Posting Close Date

August 26, 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.