Assistant Director of Advising
- Louisiana State University at Alexandria
- 0101C Eunice Library
- 4mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director of Advising
Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified
Department:
LSUE AA - Library & SSS - Student Success Center (Cassie Jobe-Ganucheau (00049631))
Work Location:
0101C Eunice Library
Pay Grade:
Professional
Job Description:
The Assistant Director of Advising reports to the Executive Director of Library & Student Support Services and is responsible for overseeing advising practices within the Student Success Center while providing guidance and training to all advisors at LSUE. The purpose of this position is to promote holistic student success by ensuring the consistent use of best practices in academic advising, career and academic coaching, and student support. Working as part of a collaborative team, the Assistant Director helps create an effective, student-centered advising environment that enhances retention, progression, and completion.
30% Assist students in choosing the appropriate program and/or major and schedule in of courses; recommend courses of action for students seeking academic guidance; maintain student advising records; and uphold the policies and procedures of the
University as related to advisory duties.
20% Serve as Coordinator of Pathways to Success. Monitor academic and absence alert intervention and reporting, including student outreach and faculty follow-up. Prepare and deliver presentations centering on academic programs and student success based on best practices to various groups, including prospective students, parents, orientation attendees, and faculty/staff.
20% Supervise and mentor, provide guidance and support for, develop training
materials and resources for, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Student Success Center advising team to ensure efficient and effective advising services
for students.
15% Facilitate initial advising training for professional and faculty advisors. Provide advising support for professional and faculty advisors through ongoing training workshops and communication of advising policies and best practices.
10% Work with the Executive Director of Student Success to analyze student data to identify
trends, evaluate the effectiveness of advising programs, and develop and implement strategic plans for improvement of advising services. Monitor ongoing registration metrics and provide data to Executive Director during peak advising times. Maintain strong communication channels with students, faculty, and other stakeholders.
5% Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
1 year experience - Professional academic advising experience in a college or university setting.
Experience with assessment or data reporting.
Demonstrated experience with leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring advisors, coordinating programs.
$45,000.00-$55,000.00
Additional Job Description:
Competencies:
NoneSpecial Instructions:
Director of Advising
Posting Date:
December 19, 2025
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
February 19, 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):
LSUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSUE Human Resources Management Office at 337-550-1222 or emailed at hr@lsue.edu.