Academic Advisor

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

Southeastern Louisiana University's Office for First Year Success (FYS) invites applications for a full-time 12-month Freshman Academic Advisor position. The Academic Advisor with FYS provides first-year advising and academic coaching, teaches the Southeastern (SE) 1010: Freshman Academic Success course, Southeastern (SE) 1017: Honors Freshman Academic Success, and/or Southeastern (SE) 1020: Freshman Academic Coaching Seminar.

The Academic Advisor also advises students with course selection, makes referrals to appropriate University offices for specialized attention when indicated, assesses student interests, aptitudes and abilities in order to assist in academic and career planning, and advises students in developing a specific academic program including choice of major and course selection. During the summer, the advisor assists with orientation advising and student registration.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Teaching
• Academic advising
• Counseling
• Working with college students in a professional role

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of college-level teaching and/or academic advising experience

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

July 14, 2025

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.