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Job Posting Title:

Academic Advisor

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - APSS - ACSA - AA - Counselors - Advising (Justin Pugh (00085253))

Work Location:

0100 Gymnasium-Auditorium

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Academic Advisor has academic oversight for teams as assigned & reports to the Assistant Director of Academic Affairs. The position will serve as main point of contact for Project Graduation for assigned teams and co-manage class attendance monitoring for assigned teams. The goal of the Academic Center’s team is to provide a student- centered approach to learning, ensure academic progress towards degree and eligibility requirements, and ultimately develop a structure for our student-athletes to earn their degree. The Academic Advisor will serve as the student-athletes' academic advocate.

Job Responsibilities:

Operations & Personnel Management (50%):

Operations & Personnel Management: Manage the daily academic operations of assigned teams; Manage a portion of the academic affairs team including an Assistant Academic Advisor/Intern (WAE); Mentor, develop and evaluate direct reports on a regular basis; Keep direct report abreast of SEC and NCAA academic progress requirements; Meet weekly with coaches to report on student-athletes progress in detail including current grades, academic progress, and concerns; Communicate with coaches regarding any academic functions, policies and procedures; Utilize standard grade report to communicate student-athlete progress to appropriate constituents;
Facilitate dissemination of faculty progress reports to coaches and alert them of any student-athletes experiencing difficulty; Communicate to academic advisors and coaches the eligibility status of their student-athletes; Work in conjunction with Student Learning and other pertinent units to develop a support structure to enhance learning outcomes; Assist in monitoring study hall; Communicate regularly with coaches, admissions, and compliance regarding potential recruits; Provide preliminary admission and initial eligibility assessments of prospective student-athlete to coaching staffs;
Participate in the recruitment process by meeting with prospective student-athletes and providing them with information about LSU's academic programs and the Academic Center's support programs.

Student Support (40%):

Responsible for the oversight of the transfer evaluation process of prospective student-athletes for assigned teams; Develop academic plans that outline degree completion within four years; Monitor assigned student-athletes eligibility and communicate their progress to the appropriate constituents; Work with college academic advisors in advising student-athletes to meet degree requirements; Provide professional and career advice for assigned student-athletes; Oversee and monitor graduation progress and respond to any requests for information regarding student-athletes degree progress; Assist student-athletes with scheduling of courses ensuring that course schedules are balanced and fit the time and season constraints of the student-athletes;
Provide letters of recommendation and submit nominations for awards and scholarships for graduate and professional school; Respond to and initiate faculty communication regarding student-athletes with poor academic progress and work cooperatively to design strategies for improved performance; Formulate academic success plans for student-athletes experiencing academic difficulty; Meet weekly with student-athletes with learning challenges and report progress to appropriate constituents; Serve as a mentor to the student-athletes; Inform and advise student-athletes of all SEC and NCAA eligibility requirements;
Provide professional-level support & programs to student-athletes in accordance with the regulations of LSU, the SEC, the NCAA, HIPPA, FERPA, & ADA.

Other Responsibilities (10%):

Assist with additional projects as assigned, such as internal player development program, guest coaching, Project Graduation, class attendance monitoring, and Strategic Plan committee; Act as liaison to admissions and other campus offices; Other duties as assigned by leadership.

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.

Additional Information

Must be willing to work irregular hours, nights, and some weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Specific Experience: Knowledge of NCAA and SEC regulations.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree

Specific Experience: Two years of experience working with a population within secondary and/or post-secondary institutions. Preference given to degrees in counseling, social work, student development, higher education, psychology, or related field.

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate leadership skills and proficiency in administering academic support programming to prepare student-athletes for life after post-secondary education and demonstrate an understanding of student development.
Have exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Have excellent conflict resolution, project management, business management, and human relations skills.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide a resume and three professional references, including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, certified official transcripts are required prior to hire, if applicable.

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Sarah Moran at smoran@lsu.edu.

Posting Date:

August 8, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 5, 2025

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.