WAE - Assistant Academic Advisor

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Job Posting Title:

WAE - Assistant Academic Advisor

   

Position Type:

Wages as Earned (Fixed Term)

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - APSS - ACSA - AA - Counselors (Kelsey Lovell (00084524))

   

Work Location:

0100 Gymnasium-Auditorium

   

Pay Grade:

Temporary

   

Job Description:

The Assistant Academic Advisor will work with assigned teams at the Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes (CCACSA) and will help provide the support necessary to assist student-athletes in reaching their full potential. The Assistant Academic Advisor will work in conjunction with the CCACSA team to develop academic plans and strategies by communicating and documenting student-athletes’ progress and implementing appropriate educational services. The Assistant Academic Advisor will support the CCACSA Advising staff in the daily operations of the Academic Center and must be willing to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends. Additional responsibilities and other administrative duties will be assigned as needed. All employees are expected to comply with all CCACSA, LSU, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations. This position will report to the Associate Director within Academic Affairs. The Assistant Academic Advisor position is a part-time appointment for a period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The position will be paid a competitive hourly rate (based on degree attainment) for time worked, up to 29 hours per week.

Job Duties

100% - Create, maintain, & manage accurate reports (grade reports, study hall attendance, accountability report, etc.). Responsible for working with a caseload of assigned students to develop skills in advising, time management, organization, and decision-making.

Collaborate and assist with monitoring/organizing study hall; this could include evenings and/or weekends. Communicate pertinent information (deadlines, reminders, etc.) with student-athletes via Navigate, Teamworks, Retain, LSU Email, and other messaging systems.

Apply LSU, NCAA, and SEC eligibility requirements while monitoring eligibility standards, and developing academic support for students by designing individualized academic plans.
Assist with New Student Orientation, Summer Academic Success Program, and onboarding of incoming student-athletes.
Create and implement a class monitoring program, which includes scheduling, training, and delegating tasks to student workers on a daily basis.
Engage in Tiger Life, Guest Coach Programming, and CCACSA staff meetings.

Assist with official and unofficial recruiting visits; this could include evenings and/or weekends.
Complete all mandatory staff and campus trainings, including but not limited to NCAA compliance, Title IX, and Ethics.
Attend all meetings and presentations for the CCACSA Assistantship Development Program and actively participate and collaborate with others in workshops and activities.
Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors during semester.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

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.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

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

   

Posting Date:

March 10, 2026

   

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

July 8, 2026

  

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!

   

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