ULS College and Career Counselor

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The University Laboratory School College & Career Counselor plays a critical role in serving as a planner, counselor and information liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration in the areas of college and career planning/readiness. The University Laboratory School was founded in 1915 as demonstration school for the, now, LSU College of Human Sciences & Education. The school seeks to provide an exemplary education for its students, demonstrate a model education environment, serve as a center for educational innovation and research, provide professional development opportunities for the state's educators, and offer clinical teaching experiences for pre-service teachers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and one year experience (2 years of graduate assistantship qualifies)
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Counseling
• 3+ Years of Experience in an Academic Setting

Responsibilities

• Course, College, & Career Advisement
• Provides group and individual counseling to students and parents regarding all areas of college guidance, including, but not limited to, college entrance exams and preparation, college search and selection, college research and goal focused high school planning
• Counsels students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, dropping and adding classes and college/career planning
• Creates and submits materials to colleges in support of college applicants, including transcripts, references/recommendations, scholarship awards
• Maintains connections with colleges and admissions; representatives including scheduling college visits to the University Laboratory School
• Collaborates with the Principal to develop the master schedule
• Collaborates with High School Faculty to develop and maintain community partnerships for work-study programs and internships
• Collaborates with the Principal to revise/write advisory lesson plans for college and career readiness standards.
• Parent/Student Advisement
• Plans and conducts workshops for parents and students to discuss post-high school educational plans and options
• Helps parents and students to understand and utilize the four year plan for career and college planning
• Conducts college planning, financial aid and scholarship information sessions for high school families
• Provides student and parent updates throughout the year on college application and scholarship information and deadlines
• Assessment
• Oversees testing programs (PSAT, ACT, AP and aptitude instruments) and provides prep courses as applicable
• Analyzes data and use results to inform stakeholders regarding school improvement
• interpret cognitive/aptitude/achievement tests
• analyze grade point average in relationship to achievement
• Tracks trends in admissions and college counseling fields.
• Administrative Duties
• Maintains relevant data on graduating students and upperclassman and prepares reports, as necessary
• Manages the dual credit enrollment program and serves as the liaison between higher education dual enrollment partners and the University Laboratory School
• Other Duties

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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees