Academic Counselor 2

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Job Posting Title:

Academic Counselor 2

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM Science - SS - Counseling (Kathryn Triche Loveless (00012753))

Work Location:

0124 William B. Hatcher Hall

Pay Grade:

Professional Hourly

Job Description:

The Academic Counselor 2 (AC2) in the College of Science (CoS) will provide academic advising to undergraduate students majoring within the College of Science. The College of Science (CoS) houses 5 academic departments, with 8 majors including applied data science, biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, geology, mathematics, microbiology and physics. The AC2 will assist with College of Science initiatives focused in enhancing students’ academic success and retention.

Job Duties

60% Academic Advising: Provides academic counseling to undergraduate SCI majors. The includes but is not limited to course scheduling, study abroad enrollment, interpretation of college and university policies, adding/changing minors & concentrations, IDL/ODL courses, credit exams forms, and student academic plans for financial aid appeals.

20% Coordinates academic services and programs to assist with college and university retention efforts targeting CoS students identified as high priority such as midterm calls for students with low grades, unregistered students, CoS admissible students, incoming call project, etc.

10% Coordinates academic advising training, provides curricula updates, and assists with enrollment requests for academic units responsible for on boarding and scheduling incoming and current freshmen.

5% Participates in all college programs such as College of Science Commencement Ceremonies, Honors Convocation, and welcome week, block party and other events.

Attends and participates in professional development.

5% Performs other duties as assigned by Assistant Dean of Student Services

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

1 year of related experience

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, Social Work, or related behavioral science discipline

Three years of experience in an academic advising setting at a higher education institution

Experience in Academic or Career Counseling in a university setting, excellent human relations skills and proficient writing ability

Experience with student academic success or tracking programs

Special Qualifications

As with all LSU employees, academic counselors have 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.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide resume, cover letter, and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available); however, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Contact Kathryn Loveless at for questions regarding this position.

Posting Date:

May 19, 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 - LSU 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):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at or email . For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

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