Job Details

Educational Advisor – Student Support Services

This is a grant-funded position. Employment is contingent upon continued funding.

SUMMARY

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Educational Advisor- Student Support Services position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under immediate supervision of the Project Director of Student Support Services the Educational Advisor will serve as a full-time staff member of the Student Support Services program. The Educational Advisor is devoted to providing a variety of academic support services to SSS participants who are first generation, low income and/or students with disabilities. Generally, the SSS Program Staff will focus on the required services of tutorial advisement, graduation/transfer assistance, financial literacy and education advisement. In regards to these required services, the Educational Advisor coordinates with first year faculty and college success coaches to keep the SSS program staff aware of issues involving First-Year- Experience initiatives and academic advisement approaches. In addition to this specialized function the Educational Advisor will maintain a caseload of participants who are provided comprehensive academic and SSS project enrollment services including proactive advising, career planning, academic progress reviews and referrals to four-year institutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates with First-Year-Experience (FYE) faculty and student success coaches to keep SSS program staff aware of academic advisement approaches and education delivery methods.
Assist Project Director in the development of an educational services program for the SSS program staff and participants.
Works directly with university faculty and SSS program staff to improve academic achievement, clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
Develops and maintains SSS program records regarding academic performance outcomes of program participants
Evaluates the effectiveness of the education services program through the development and dissemination of faculty and participant surveys, performance of best practices research and analysis of participant cohort performance.
Provides comprehensive academic advisement and enrollment services to include persistence and drop-out counseling, assistance with completing graduation requirements (2-year degrees) and completing steps necessary to transfer to a 4-year institution
Maintains current and accurate records and submits accurate reports on participants’ services and activities
Inputs data into data information systems
Facilitates activities to enhance personal, social and academic adjustment to college
Designs and presents workshops/seminars for participants
Assists in collecting program evaluation and tracking data
Assists participants in developing an individual academic plan (IAP), individual financial plan (IFP), and career plans.
Assists in recruiting new participants
Assists in the development of SSSP grant proposal
Coordinates workshops and seminars regarding financial literacy, career planning and academic preparation
Assists students with on-boarding services, i.e., orientation, new students’ welcome week and related activities
Performs related duties as assigned.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree;
2 years of administrative experiences in project development and program activities.
Demonstrated understanding of the development and implementation of academic support services
Demonstrated ability to provide counseling services to SSSP target populations including students challenged academically in math, science and English.
Must have problem solving skills.
Must be able to travel and operate a motor vehicle and feel comfortable driving a 15-passenger van for student trips.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills (ability to meet deadlines).
Able to build relationships with academic partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s in counseling/social work or related field.
Working knowledge of student data base systems such as Banner, Student Success systems and BLUMEN preferred

Job Details

Educational Advisor – Student Support Services

This is a grant-funded position. Employment is contingent upon continued funding.

SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates with First-Year-Experience (FYE) faculty and student success coaches to keep SSS program staff aware of academic advisement approaches and education delivery methods.
Assist Project Director in the development of an educational services program for the SSS program staff and participants.
Works directly with university faculty and SSS program staff to improve academic achievement, clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
Develops and maintains SSS program records regarding academic performance outcomes of program participants
Evaluates the effectiveness of the education services program through the development and dissemination of faculty and participant surveys, performance of best practices research and analysis of participant cohort performance.
Provides comprehensive academic advisement and enrollment services to include persistence and drop-out counseling, assistance with completing graduation requirements (2-year degrees) and completing steps necessary to transfer to a 4-year institution
Maintains current and accurate records and submits accurate reports on participants’ services and activities
Inputs data into data information systems
Facilitates activities to enhance personal, social and academic adjustment to college
Designs and presents workshops/seminars for participants
Assists in collecting program evaluation and tracking data
Assists participants in developing an individual academic plan (IAP), individual financial plan (IFP), and career plans.
Assists in recruiting new participants
Assists in the development of SSSP grant proposal
Coordinates workshops and seminars regarding financial literacy, career planning and academic preparation
Assists students with on-boarding services, i.e., orientation, new students’ welcome week and related activities
Performs related duties as assigned.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree;
2 years of administrative experiences in project development and program activities.
Demonstrated understanding of the development and implementation of academic support services
Demonstrated ability to provide counseling services to SSSP target populations including students challenged academically in math, science and English.
Must have problem solving skills.
Must be able to travel and operate a motor vehicle and feel comfortable driving a 15-passenger van for student trips.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills (ability to meet deadlines).
Able to build relationships with academic partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s in counseling/social work or related field.
Working knowledge of student data base systems such as Banner, Student Success systems and BLUMEN preferred

Job Details

Educational Advisor – Student Support Services

This is a grant-funded position. Employment is contingent upon continued funding.

SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates with First-Year-Experience (FYE) faculty and student success coaches to keep SSS program staff aware of academic advisement approaches and education delivery methods.
Assist Project Director in the development of an educational services program for the SSS program staff and participants.
Works directly with university faculty and SSS program staff to improve academic achievement, clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
Develops and maintains SSS program records regarding academic performance outcomes of program participants
Evaluates the effectiveness of the education services program through the development and dissemination of faculty and participant surveys, performance of best practices research and analysis of participant cohort performance.
Provides comprehensive academic advisement and enrollment services to include persistence and drop-out counseling, assistance with completing graduation requirements (2-year degrees) and completing steps necessary to transfer to a 4-year institution
Maintains current and accurate records and submits accurate reports on participants’ services and activities
Inputs data into data information systems
Facilitates activities to enhance personal, social and academic adjustment to college
Designs and presents workshops/seminars for participants
Assists in collecting program evaluation and tracking data
Assists participants in developing an individual academic plan (IAP), individual financial plan (IFP), and career plans.
Assists in recruiting new participants
Assists in the development of SSSP grant proposal
Coordinates workshops and seminars regarding financial literacy, career planning and academic preparation
Assists students with on-boarding services, i.e., orientation, new students’ welcome week and related activities
Performs related duties as assigned.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree;
2 years of administrative experiences in project development and program activities.
Demonstrated understanding of the development and implementation of academic support services
Demonstrated ability to provide counseling services to SSSP target populations including students challenged academically in math, science and English.
Must have problem solving skills.
Must be able to travel and operate a motor vehicle and feel comfortable driving a 15-passenger van for student trips.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills (ability to meet deadlines).
Able to build relationships with academic partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s in counseling/social work or related field.
Working knowledge of student data base systems such as Banner, Student Success systems and BLUMEN preferred

Job Details

Educational Advisor – Student Support Services

This is a grant-funded position. Employment is contingent upon continued funding.

SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates with First-Year-Experience (FYE) faculty and student success coaches to keep SSS program staff aware of academic advisement approaches and education delivery methods.
Assist Project Director in the development of an educational services program for the SSS program staff and participants.
Works directly with university faculty and SSS program staff to improve academic achievement, clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
Develops and maintains SSS program records regarding academic performance outcomes of program participants
Evaluates the effectiveness of the education services program through the development and dissemination of faculty and participant surveys, performance of best practices research and analysis of participant cohort performance.
Provides comprehensive academic advisement and enrollment services to include persistence and drop-out counseling, assistance with completing graduation requirements (2-year degrees) and completing steps necessary to transfer to a 4-year institution
Maintains current and accurate records and submits accurate reports on participants’ services and activities
Inputs data into data information systems
Facilitates activities to enhance personal, social and academic adjustment to college
Designs and presents workshops/seminars for participants
Assists in collecting program evaluation and tracking data
Assists participants in developing an individual academic plan (IAP), individual financial plan (IFP), and career plans.
Assists in recruiting new participants
Assists in the development of SSSP grant proposal
Coordinates workshops and seminars regarding financial literacy, career planning and academic preparation
Assists students with on-boarding services, i.e., orientation, new students’ welcome week and related activities
Performs related duties as assigned.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree;
2 years of administrative experiences in project development and program activities.
Demonstrated understanding of the development and implementation of academic support services
Demonstrated ability to provide counseling services to SSSP target populations including students challenged academically in math, science and English.
Must have problem solving skills.
Must be able to travel and operate a motor vehicle and feel comfortable driving a 15-passenger van for student trips.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent planning and organizational skills (ability to meet deadlines).
Able to build relationships with academic partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s in counseling/social work or related field.
Working knowledge of student data base systems such as Banner, Student Success systems and BLUMEN preferred

Educational Advisor – Student Support Services

Southern University - Shreveport

610 Texas St, Shreveport, LA 71101, USA