Academic Counselor I & II/ University College

Academic Counselor I & II / University College

Job Summary

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Provides academic guidance to both current and prospective students to ensure their success at LSU and help define their academic goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Academic Counselor 1
• 90% Provides educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses, and determining appropriate education solutions for a diverse population of students.

Follows through and tracks the advancement of students as they strive to accomplish their academic goals. Additionally, provides case management to students who do not meet their educational requirements and offers guidance toward other academic programs.

Utilizes various electronic and print-based materials, as well as multiple university databases to interpret LSU degree programs.

Serves as the conduit for students in interpreting and enforcing university policies and procedures. Manages an advisor : student ratio of approximately 1 : 400 serving prospective students, new students, re-entry students, transfer students, and other special populations who are enrolled in University College.

Records advising notes in a variety of formats for reference and for referrals to appropriate campus departments and agencies.

Guides students through a variety of academic appeals processes and presents these appeals to the administration on behalf of the students.

10% Conducts academic workshops and public presentations for students and parents. Provides advising support through the Student Success One Stop as assigned.

May include occasional nights and weekends. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications :
• Education Level : Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Qualifications :
• Education Level : Master's Degree
• Specific Degree : Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education Administration, or related field
• Years of Experience : 1 year
• Specific Experience : Ability to coordinate and direct academic programs; human relations and communications skills; ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Academic Counselor 2
• 80% Provides educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses, and determining appropriate education solutions for a diverse population of students.

Follows through and tracks the advancement of students as they strive to accomplish their academic goals. Additionally, provides case management to students who do not meet their educational requirements and offers guidance toward other academic programs.

Utilizes various electronic and print-based materials, as well as multiple university databases to interpret LSU degree programs.

Serves as the conduit for students in interpreting and enforcing university policies and procedures. Manages an advisor : student ratio of approximately 1 : 350 serving prospective students, new students, re-entry students, and transfer students who are enrolled in University College.

Records advising notes in a variety of formats for reference and for referrals to appropriate campus departments and agencies.

Guides students through a variety of academic appeals processes and presents these appeals to the administration on behalf of the students.

15% Assists in training new staff. Acts as a mentor to a defined group of Academic Counselor 1 staff, to assist new staff in professional success within the unit and provide guidance in the areas of professional standards, University policy and procedures, and available resources.

Serves in a lead role with student programming initiatives.

5% Conducts academic workshops and public presentations for students and parents. Provides advising support through the Student Success One Stop as assigned.

May include occasional nights and weekends. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications :
• Education Level : Bachelor’s Degree and one year of related experience.
• Preferred Qualifications :
• Education Level : Master’s Degree
• Specific Degree : Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education Administration, or related field
• Years of Experience : 3 years
• Specific Experience : Ability to coordinate and direct academic programs; human relations and communications skills; ability to work with a diverse student population.

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