Academic Advisor

Southeastern Louisiana University

  • Hammond, Indiana
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    Embedded within AHSS and reporting to the director of First-Year Success, this position works in close partnership with faculty advisors, the First-Year Success office, the Academic & Career Exploration office, and the Tinsley Learning Center to support students through the critical transition from the first to second year and to serve as a resource for holistic student success support for at-risk students. The College Success Advisor (CSA) supports the transition of sophomores into the College and provides proactive advising and early intervention for students from sophomores through seniors on academic probation in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHammond, Indiana

    Description

    Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Louisiana University.

    Southeastern Louisiana University’s College of Honors and Excellence's Office for First Year Success invites applications for the position of College Success Advisor. The College Success Advisor (CSA) supports the transition of sophomores into the College and provides proactive advising and early intervention for students from sophomores through seniors on academic probation in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences (AHSS). Embedded within AHSS and reporting to the director of First-Year Success, this position works in close partnership with faculty advisors, the First-Year Success office, the Academic & Career Exploration office, and the Tinsley Learning Center to support students through the critical transition from the first to second year and to serve as a resource for holistic student success support for at-risk students.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required:

    Master's degree from an accredited university conferred by hire date.

    Experience in academic advising, student success, or a related student-facing role

    Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across academic departments

    Preferred:

    Degree in counseling or an AHSS major

    Familiarity with early alert systems and data-informed advising practice

    Experience advising at-risk or first-generation student populations

    Knowledge of financial aid processes and student support resources

    NACADA membership or participation in professional advising organizations

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
    Cover Letter
    Resume/Vita
    Copies of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
    Names and contact information for 3 references

    Posting Close Date

    September 30, 2026

    Please Note:  Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

    Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

    How to Apply:

    Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.

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