Junior/Senior Student Advisor

Southeastern Louisiana University; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of TRIO-Student Support Services invites applications for the position of Junior/Senior Student Advisor. The role emphasizes guiding students with academic planning, goal setting, problem-solving, and navigating educational resources to promote academic success and retention.

The successful candidate will build positive relationships with students, provide mentorship, support personal and educational growth, and collaborate with campus resources to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work or Psychology.
• Two years of work experience.
• Minimum one year working with students in a postsecondary setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use computer-based technology and social media.

Responsibilities

• Support students with academic planning and goal setting.
• Provide guidance to promote academic success, personal growth and retention.
• Assist with navigating educational resources for students.
• Build positive relationships with students through effective communication.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Student support

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 student 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

October 19, 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 Louisiana University 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.