Counselor 2

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Job Posting Title:

Counselor 2

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All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

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Job Posting Title:

Counselor 2

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Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM COB - OBSS - Academic Services (Melanie Buchmann (00009728))

   

Work Location:

2000 Business Education Rotunda

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

This Counselor 2 position will be responsible for academic advising, appeal coordination, student athlete advising, transfer and re-entry application review, and degree audit programming.

Job Responsibilities:

50% - General counseling: provide academic, career, and personal guidance to E. J. Ourso College of Business students, pre-Business students in UCFY and UCAC, international students, prospective new students, transfer students, and re-entry students. Advise students on various academic procedures and regulations including but not limited to scholastic regulations, curriculum requirements, withdrawal regulations, resignations, part-time enrollment, etc. Manage a portion of the alphabet for student email inquiries, paperwork requests, and graduation related processes.

40% - Special Projects:

Coordinate college level appeal reviews, including appeal tracking, preparing appeal packets for review, and assisting in the review and decision notification process.

Coordinate student athlete certification at the college level, including course approvals, eligibility certification, and change of major paperwork. In addition, preparation of advising materials and scheduling guidance for sport specific academic advisors.

Review incoming re-entry and transfer applications to LSU.

Program, update and create degree audits for majors and minors in the Mainframe system, includes yearly updates of General Education courses and departmental curriculum changes.

10% - Other duties assigned by the Assistant Dean and Director of Academic Services, which include but are not limited to participating in recruiting events, graduation, orientation and Spring Invitational, and other assorted programming missions of the college.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education level: Bachelor's degree

Years of Experience: 1 year of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Education level: Master's degree in Counseling, social work or a related field of behavioral science.

Specific Experience: 3 years of academic counseling experience in a university setting preferred.

Job Competencies:

Academic Program Requirements - Proficient

Academic Resource Knowledge - Proficient

Career Counseling Resources - Proficient

Counseling Techniques - Proficient

Enrollment Management - Proficient

Student Programs & Activities - Proficient

University Policy - Proficient

University Representation - Proficient

Attention to Detail - Proficient

Effective Communication - Proficient

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Counselor - Major Academic Area 2

   

Posting Date:

August 2, 2023

   

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!

Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely 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.

   

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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

   

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu

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