Academic Counselor - Mental Health

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, or 3## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM Pres - EM - RSS - University College (Jennifer Picard (00067353))## Work Location:0150 O.K. Allen Hall## Pay Grade:## Job Description:**Academic Counselor 1 Job Description**Provides academic guidance to both current and prospective students as a means to ensure their success at LSU and to help define their academic goals.**Provides educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses, and determining appropriate solutions for students. Follows through and tracks the advancement of students as they strive to accomplish their academic goals. Additionally, provides case management to students who do not meet their educational requirements and offers guidance toward other academic programs. Utilizes various electronic and print-based materials, as well as multiple university databases, to interpret LSU degree programs. Serves as the conduit for students in interpreting and enforcing university policies and procedures that students encounter in University College and other LSU entities. Manages an advisor: student ratio of approximately 1:400, serving prospective students, new students, re-entry students, transfer students, and other students who are enrolled in University College. Guides students through a variety of academic appeals processes and presents these appeals to the administration on behalf of the students. (90%)Conducts a variety of academic workshops and public presentations for current and prospective students and parents, including, but not limited to, Bengal Bound Orientation. May include occasional nights and weekends. 10%)**Minimum Qualifications**Bachelor's degree*LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Preferred Qualifications**Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education Administration, or related human relations field and one (1) year of experienceSpecific Experience: Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct academic programs; 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. Academic Counselor 2 Job Description**Provides academic guidance to both current and prospective students as a means to ensure their success at LSU and to help define their academic goals.**Provides educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses, and determining appropriate education solutions for students. Follows through and tracks the advancement of students as they strive to accomplish their academic goals. Additionally, provides case management to students who do not meet their educational requirements and offers guidance toward other academic programs. Utilizes various electronic and print-based materials, as well as multiple university databases, to interpret LSU degree programs. Serves as the conduit for students in interpreting and enforcing university policies and procedures that students encounter in University College and other LSU entities. Manages an advisor: student ratio of approximately 1:350, serving prospective students, new students, re-entry students, and transfer students who are enrolled in University College. Guides students through a variety of academic appeals processes and presents these appeals to the administration on behalf of the students. (80%)Assists in training new staff. Acts as a mentor to a defined group of Academic Counselor 1 staff, to assist new staff in professional success within the unit and provide guidance in the areas of professional standards, university policy and procedures, and available resources. Serves in a lead role with student programming initiatives. (15%)Conducts a variety of academic workshops and public presentations for current and prospective students and parents, including, but not limited to, Bengal Bound Orientation. May include occasional nights and weekends. 5%)**Minimum Qualifications**Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of related experience*LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Preferred Qualifications**Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education Administration, or related human relations field and three (3) years of experienceSpecific Experience:Demonstrated ability to coordinate and direct academic programs; 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. Academic Counselor 3 Job Description**Provides academic guidance to both current and prospective students as a means to ensure their success at LSU and to help define their academic goals. Reports to the Director of University College.**Provides educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses, and determining appropriate education solutions for students.