Academic Advisor, Senior Transitions Specialist
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Academic Advisor, Senior Transitions Specialist
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Location
Shreveport, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
217399
Department
LSU-Shreveport
Opening Date
02/06/2026
Closing Date
2/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
About this Job
The Academic Advisor, Senior Transitions Specialist, works as a member of the LSUS Student Success Center, performing a range of tasks enhancing and supporting our academic advising team and students. This position will serve as a generalist advisor to undergraduate students of all backgrounds and majors, while also monitoring and implementing strategies to ensure that final-year students are guided effectively in identifying their remaining graduation requirements. Responsibilities include coordinating resources and processes to maximize credit accumulation for timely graduation, guidance through graduation application processes, and support program coordination helping students prepare for transition from college to career. This position fosters personalized advising support aimed at addressing barriers, promoting engagement, and ensuring students are fully prepared for life after graduation.
Reports to the Assistant Director of Academic Advising, Special Populations, and is a full-time, unclassified position. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive description of duties and responsibilities.
About Us:The Student Success Center at LSU Shreveport champions student-centered excellence, offering comprehensive resources, services, and programs - including Academic Advising, Academic Success, Career Services, First-Year Experience, and more - to promote a smooth transition, build academic and life skills, foster persistence and resilience, and empower goal-oriented success.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
(LSUS values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.)
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in areas such as student success, academic or career advising, or other roles in higher education.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in student personnel services, higher education administration, psychology, counseling, or a related field.
Extensive experience in academic advising, particularly with graduating students.
Familiarity with career services and transition programs for final-year students or graduates.
Experience in teaching college-level courses or workshops related to career preparation.
Job Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to assess and address student needs with empathy, active listening, and critical thinking, considering diverse backgrounds and stages of development.
Deep understanding of student development theories and best practices for supporting college students throughout their journey, with specific focus on supporting final-year transitions out of college.
Strong understanding of academic advising processes and their impact on student outcomes and career readiness.
Effective time management skills and ability to handle a diverse caseload of students, including those preparing for graduation.
Attention to detail and strong administrative skills, particularly in documentation related to academic records and post-graduate planning.
Proven ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships across university departments and external partners.
Capacity to perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism and providing excellent customer service in a diverse environment.
Strong ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
Job Duties and Other Information
Position Duties & Responsibilities:
Academic Advising & Student Support
Serve as a university-wide academic advisor, guiding students in course selection, degree planning, and academic progress across diverse majors and classifications.
Conduct individual advising sessions to assist students in understanding academic requirements, course equivalencies, and academic planning.
Administer and interpret assessment tools (e.g., College Student Inventory, Appreciative Advising Inventory, Focus 2 Career) to better understand student needs and tailor interventions.
Incorporate career readiness initiatives into academic advising, encouraging students to engage in internships, experiential learning, and networking opportunities.
Senior Transitions Programs
Serve as the coordinator responsible for tracking senior readiness for graduation, ensuring alignment among all advisors in their support and outreach efforts.
Conduct outreach to seniors to schedule mandatory 90-hour senior check appointments to review their progress to confirm they are on schedule for graduation and meet all necessary requirements.
Support advising team members in collaborating with academic departments and the Registrar's office to proactively resolve any issues related to degree completion, including necessary course substitution processes.
Assist students in understanding graduation requirements and career planning, with a focus on enhancing their readiness for life after college.
Work closely with Career Services to coordinate and promote programs that prepare final-year students for both graduation and their transition into the workforce or further education.
Data & Continuous Improvement
Maintain accurate student records and document all advising interactions.
Collect feedback from graduating students to improve advising practices and support initiatives.
Collaborate with the Registrar's office to ensure the accuracy of graduation records and the effective tracking of graduation checkout processes.
Partner with Career Services to monitor student career milestones and successes following graduation, including promoting completion of the First Destination Survey (FDS).
Professional Development
Stay informed about university policies, degree requirements, and emerging practices in student advising, particularly those relevant to graduating students and post-graduate preparations.
Pursue ongoing training related to career advising, student development, job placement strategies, and culturally responsive practices to better assist final-year students.
Engage in professional conferences, workshops, and certification opportunities focused on career readiness, transitions support, and advising practices to enhance skills in supporting students preparing for graduation and life after college.
Core Competencies:
Communication: Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in group settings.
Service to Customer and LSU: Ability to focuses on providing positive experiences for stakeholders.
Delivering Results: Ability to focus on achieving outcomes.
Problem-Solving: Ability to overcome barriers to success.
Leading Others: Ability to inspire, guide, and support individuals and teams towards achieving common goals.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Light Work- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Application Requirements
The following documents must be included with application:
CV or resume
Three professional references
Cover letter outlining why you would be a good fit for this position
For additional information concerning this job posting contact:
Jennifer Isaac
LSUS Department of Human Resource Management
Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS
(318) 797-5279
No Civil Service testscore is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu
LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Employer
State of Louisiana
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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
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