ULS College and Career Counselor

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

Job Posting Title

ULS College and Career Counselor

Position Type

Other Academic

Department

LSU System ULS - High School (Rob Lyles (00004955))

Work Location

0106 Lab High School

Pay Grade

Other Academic

Job Description

College of Human Sciences & Education

University Laboratory School

College & Career Counselor

Job Summary

The University Laboratory School College & Career Counselor plays a critical role in serving as a planner, counselor and information liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration in the areas of college and career planning/readiness. The University Laboratory School was founded in 1915 as demonstration school for the, now, LSU College of Human Sciences & Education. The school seeks to provide an exemplary education for its students, demonstrate a model education environment, serve as a center for educational innovation and research, provide professional development opportunities for the state's educators, and offer clinical teaching experiences for pre-service teachers.

Job Responsibilities

Course, College, & Career Advisement - 35%

Provides group and individual counseling to students and parents regarding all areas of college guidance, including, but not limited to, college entrance exams and preparation, college search and selection, college research and goal focused high school planning; Counsels students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, dropping and adding classes and college/career planning; Creates and submits materials to colleges in support of college applicants, including transcripts, references/recommendations, scholarship awards; Maintains connections with colleges and admissions; representatives including scheduling college visits to the University Laboratory School; Collaborates with the Principal to develop the master schedule; Collaborates with High School Faculty to develop and maintain community partnerships for work-study programs and internships; Collaborates with the Principal to revise/write advisory lesson plans for college and career readiness standards.

Parent/Student Advisement - 25%

Plans and conducts workshops for parents and students to discuss post-high school educational plans and options; Helps parents and students to understand and utilize the four year plan for career and college planning; Conducts college planning, financial aid and scholarship information sessions for high school families; Provides student and parent updates throughout the year on college application and scholarship information and deadlines.

Assessment - 15%

Oversees testing programs (PSAT, ACT, AP and aptitude instruments) and provides prep courses as applicable; Analyzes data and use results to inform stakeholders regarding school improvement; interpret cognitive/aptitude/achievement tests; analyze grade point average in relationship to achievement; Tracks trends in admissions and college counseling fields.

Administrative Duties - 15%

Maintains relevant data on graduating students and upperclassman and prepares reports, as necessary; Manages the dual credit enrollment program and serves as the liaison between higher education dual enrollment partners and the University Laboratory School.

Other Duties - 10%

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and one year experience (2 years of graduate assistantship qualifies)

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 in Counseling

3+ Years of Experience in an Academic Setting

LSU Employee Obligations

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.