Academic Advisor, Pre-Professional Pathways Coordinator

Overview

The Academic Advisor, Pre-Professional Pathways Coordinator, works as a member of the LSUS Student Success Center, performing a range of tasks enhancing and supporting the academic advising team and students. The primary responsibilities include serving as a generalist advisor for undergraduate students across all majors and backgrounds, while coordinating specialized programs and initiatives focused on pre-professional pathways.

• 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.
• Program Coordination for Pre-Professional Populations:
  Collaborate with campus offices to create and promote programs that inform students of undergraduate majors aligned with their interests and professional school goals (e.g., law school or medical school). Partner with faculty and Career Services to develop co-curricular support programs that enhance student understanding of professional school application processes, including workshops and networking opportunities for competitive career fields. Actively engage with pre-professional pathway students to promote available preparation programs and resources, ensuring they are well-informed about academic and application requirements to meet their goals.
  
  Work with the Academic Success team to motivate the utilization of support services, essential academic skill development, and effective study habits that ensure students  academic records meet professional program admission standards.
• Data & Continuous Improvement:
  Maintain accurate student records and document all advising interactions. Collect feedback from students to evaluate and enhance program effectiveness and improve advising practices. 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 and promote student success in securing placements in professional schools and completing standardized testing requirements (e.g., MCAT, LSAT).
• Professional Development:
  Stay informed about university policies, degree requirements, and emerging practices in student advising. Engage in professional conferences, workshops, and certification opportunities focused on career readiness, transitions support, and advising practices. Collect feedback from students to evaluate and enhance program effectiveness and improve advising practices.
• Core Competencies:
  
  Communication, Collaboration, Service to Customer and LSU, Delivering Results, Problem-Solving, Leading Others. These competencies include the ability to adjust communication style, work effectively in groups, focus on positive stakeholder experiences, achieve outcomes, overcome barriers to success, and inspire and guide others.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited university.
  
  Note:
  
  LSUS values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates with relevant experience in key responsibilities may apply without a degree if they meet the required years of experience 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 for students pursuing professional school tracks.
• Familiarity with admissions processes and requirements…