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R00109977## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Academic Counselor 1 / 2## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM COB - GP - OBSS - Academic Services (Melanie Buchmann (00009728))## Work Location:2000 Business Education Rotunda## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:A counselor 1 position will be responsible for academic advising and assisting with college advising and recruiting initiatives.A counselor 2 position will be responsible for academic advising, assisting with college advising, recruiting, and retention initiatives as well as managing the college's enrollment reports.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:****COUNSELOR 1**70% -General counseling: provide academic, career, & personal guidance to E. J. Ourso College of Business students, pre-Business students in UCFY and UCAC, international students, prospective new students, transfer students, & re-entry students.
Advise students on various academic procedures & 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, & graduation.20% - Recruiting: Assist with the college’s recruiting efforts to include participation in on campus events, prospective student meetings, and BEC tours.
This may include a limited number of evening and weekend events.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.**COUNSELOR 2**50% -General counseling: provide academic, career, & personal guidance to E. J. Ourso College of Business students, pre-Business students in UCFY and UCAC, international students, prospective new students, transfer students, & re-entry students.
Advise students on various academic procedures & 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, & graduation.20% - Recruiting: Assist with the college’s recruiting efforts to include participation in on campus events, prospective student meetings, and BEC tours.
This may include a limited number of evening and weekend events.20% - Student Management: and Retention: Handle a portion of the alphabet for email response, paperwork and request processing, and graduation management.
Assist with OBSS and university retention initiatives with the goal of developing a strategy and implementing a program to identify students who are at risk. Work with college and university partners on success programs for at-risk students. Collaborate with faculty on early intervention.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.**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:****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 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.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field of behavioral scienceDEGREE SUBSTITUTE: 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.YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: COUNSELOR 2: 1 year of related experience**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:EDUCATION LEVEL: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field of behavioral scienceYEARS OF EXPERIENCE: COUNSELOR 1: 1 year of Academic counseling experince in a university setting preferred ; COUNSELOR 2: 2-3 years of Academic counseling experience in a university setting preferred.COMPETENCIES:Academic Program Requirements - ProficientAcademic Resource Knowledge -ProficientCareer Counseling Resources- ProficientCounseling Techniques -ProficientEnrollment Management -ProficientStudent Program & Activities -ProficientUniversity Policy -ProficientUniversity Representation -ProficientAttention to Detail -ProficientEffective Communication-Proficient## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:For questions or concerns regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Melanie Buchmann: mbuchm2@lsu.edu## Posting Date:September 26, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):January 22, 2026## 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 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
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.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
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2000 Business Education Rotundatime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: January 22, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00109977## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Academic Counselor 1 / 2## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM COB - GP - OBSS - Academic Services (Melanie Buchmann (00009728))## Work Location:2000 Business Education Rotunda## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:A counselor 1 position will be responsible for academic advising and assisting with college advising and recruiting initiatives.A counselor 2 position will be responsible for academic advising, assisting with college advising, recruiting, and retention initiatives as well as managing the college's enrollment reports.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:****COUNSELOR 1**70% -General counseling: provide academic, career, & personal guidance to E. J. Ourso College of Business students, pre-Business students in UCFY and UCAC, international students, prospective new students, transfer students, & re-entry students.
Advise students on various academic procedures & 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, & graduation.20% - Recruiting: Assist with the college’s recruiting efforts to include participation in on campus events, prospective student meetings, and BEC tours.
This may include a limited number of evening and weekend events.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.**COUNSELOR 2**50% -General counseling: provide academic, career, & personal guidance to E. J. Ourso College of Business students, pre-Business students in UCFY and UCAC, international students, prospective new students, transfer students, & re-entry students.
Advise students on various academic procedures & 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, & graduation.20% - Recruiting: Assist with the college’s recruiting efforts to include participation in on campus events, prospective student meetings, and BEC tours.
This may include a limited number of evening and weekend events.20% - Student Management: and Retention: Handle a portion of the alphabet for email response, paperwork and request processing, and graduation management.
Assist with OBSS and university retention initiatives with the goal of developing a strategy and implementing a program to identify students who are at risk. Work with college and university partners on success programs for at-risk students. Collaborate with faculty on early intervention.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.**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:****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 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.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field of behavioral scienceDEGREE SUBSTITUTE: 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.YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: COUNSELOR 2: 1 year of related experience**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:EDUCATION LEVEL: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field of behavioral scienceYEARS OF EXPERIENCE: COUNSELOR 1: 1 year of Academic counseling experince in a university setting preferred ; COUNSELOR 2: 2-3 years of Academic counseling experience in a university setting preferred.COMPETENCIES:Academic Program Requirements - ProficientAcademic Resource Knowledge -ProficientCareer Counseling Resources- ProficientCounseling Techniques -ProficientEnrollment Management -ProficientStudent Program & Activities -ProficientUniversity Policy -ProficientUniversity Representation -ProficientAttention to Detail -ProficientEffective Communication-Proficient## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:For questions or concerns regarding this position, please contact the hiring manager, Melanie Buchmann: mbuchm2@lsu.edu## Posting Date:September 26, 2025## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):January 22, 2026## 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 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu.
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.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range #J-18808-Ljbffr