Academic Counselor 2

Louisiana State University•Corpus Christi, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides academic advising for students in the Ogden Honors College and coordinates events and programmatic support for their continued retention in the College. The Academic Counselor 2 assists the Director for Advising and Enrollment Management in activities related to academic counseling and collaborates with other campus constituents to resolve student issues and concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience
FERPA - 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 must 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.
Academic Advising
Communication
Conflict Management
Critical Thinking
Data Tracking
Relationship Building
Student Advocacy
Time Management
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree, preferably within Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, Liberal Arts, or Social Sciences disciplines, and 2 years of full time experience in a collegiate student support position are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual academic counseling concerning admissions, course requirements, graduation requirements, scholastic requirements, and academic issues; Advise on the undergraduate curriculum appropriate to an Honors collegiate education. Provide general career counseling for individual students which includes discussion of student's values, philosophy, and life goals and career information and testing. Provides routine interpretation of various placement, occupational, vocational, and interest tests. (50%)
Develop and deliver workshops, information sessions, and other events according to advising goals in coordination with student services personnel and student support organizations. Plans and participates in registration, pre-registration, and other special programs including orientation for students. Coordinates special events such as orientation and the certification of degree candidates for the college. Produce digital and print resources for the academic and developmental support of Ogden Honors College students. (30%)
Represents the college/department at university functions at high schools, community events, college/university committees, joint programs, and professional meetings and activities. (10%)
Utilize and maintain identification and tracking resources to support student development. Maintain individual student advising records. (5%)
Assist with recruiting efforts. Other duties as assigned. (5%)