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locationsLSU - Alexandria time typeFull time posted onPosted 16 Days Ago job requisition idR00103812 Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
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Job Posting Title:
Advisor
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUA SE - Office of Advising (Haley Halford Bryant (00060641))
Work Location:
LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
Advisor
Mission:
LSUA Department of Student Success fosters an environment that retains and advances students. We provide learning opportunities based on student experiences and interests. We work closely with all academic and support departments to provide continuous quality support for students from matriculation through graduation. We focus on academic and personal achievement throughout early interventions and systematic tracking of students.
Summary:
The advisor will work with students and guide them in developing a plan of study that meets degree requirements. This position assists with course selection, class scheduling, co-curricular opportunities and related advising duties. The specialist monitors student progress and suggests and implements corrective actions when students encounter academic or personal difficulties. This position works closely with university departments and Student Engagement regarding challenges that students face.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide advising services to prospective and currently enrolled students. This includes one-on-one in person appointments, email correspondence, phone calls, zoom sessions, group advising sessions, and walk-ins. Topics discussed include coursework, credits, grades, GPA, student life, Career development and college success strategies Works closely with students to provide support and counsel in order to identify academic options such as degree programs, extracurricular activities, exchange programs, research and internships that align with academic and career goals Monitor progress of advisees and respond to their questions and concerns Provide reports on and monitor trends for advisees Coordinate meetings and enhance communication with academic departments regularly Collaborate with academic units and student services departments throughout the University to facilitate comprehensive student support Follow office communication plan which includes emails, calls, and meetings with a variety of student groups throughout the year Work effectively with the appropriate academic Dean and Chairs to ensure students are properly advised Assist the appropriate Dean and Chairs with recruiting and retention efforts Maintain consistent communication with the appropriate academic Dean and program faculty Proficient with general education curriculum, office policies and procedures, and Degree Navigator
Reports To: Director of Advising
Required Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree
Minimum one year of job-related experience
Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative
Effective verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or related field
One year experience in higher education, preferably in student support or retention
Hours: Eight (8) hours per day, Monday –Friday 40 hours a week. Must be able to work outside of typical work hours for student events/programs.
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
None
Special Instructions:
Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts in one single PDF attachment. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.
Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education.
Background check is required for hire.
Posting Date:
March 25, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA 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.
Essential Position (Y/N):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu
LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.
The University comprises of nine institutions:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to:
Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students;* Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute
