Key Responsibilities:
- Transcript Evaluation: Analyze and assess academic transcripts for both student athletes and transfer student-athletes to ensure compliance with academic
requirements and eligibility standards.
- Faculty Collaboration: Work closely with faculty members to develop and implement
tailored support plans for student-athletes and transfer student-athletes, addressing any
academic challenges they may face.
- Transfer Student Support: Serve as the main point of contact for transfer student athletes, providing personalized guidance and support throughout the transfer process,
including academic planning and understanding transfer requirements.
- Academic Advising: Provide ongoing academic advising to student-athletes and
transfer student-athletes, helping them to balance their academic and extracurricular
commitments effectively.
- Compliance: Ensure all academic activities comply with institutional, conference, and
NAIA compliance.
- Relationship Management: Maintain relationships with other 4-year and local 2-year
universities to facilitate smooth transfer pathways and stay current on transfer policies
and articulation agreements.
- Support Services Collaboration: Collaborate with campus departments, including
admissions, financial aid, and academic units, to streamline processes and enhance
support services for both student-athletes and transfer student-athletes.
- Student Success Initiatives: Engage in long-term planning for improving academic
advising processes, policies, and assessment practices, and provide ongoing support
and resources to help students adjust to campus life and achieve their educational
goals.
-Monitor Academic Progress: Work closely with the coaching staff of each sports
program to track academic success, monitor class participation/attendance, and
eliminate barriers to successful progress toward degree completion.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, sports management, or a related field
(Master's preferred).
- Experience in academic advising, preferably with student-athletes and/or transfer
student-athletes.
- Strong understanding of NAIA rules and regulations and transfer credit evaluation
processes.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered
environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in supporting a diverse
student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field.
- Familiarity with transfer pathways, articulation agreements, and student success
initiatives.
- Experience using student information systems and advising software.
- Knowledge of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for transfer student-athletes.
- Experience working with diverse student populations and an understanding of their
unique needs and challenges.
Traits of the Ideal Candidate:
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing student needs.
- Ability to build strong relationships with students, faculty, and external partners.
- A passion for student success and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and
supportive academic environment.
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
effectively.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for
three professional references when submitting an application through the website.

Why Join Us:
At Louisiana State University in Shreveport, we are committed to the holistic
development of our students, fostering an environment where they can excel both
academically and athletically. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment,
professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a meaningful impact on
the lives of our students.

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.  

Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2024 11:59 PM CST

About Louisiana State University Shreveport

The LSU name and stellar reputation. The Louisiana State University System is a multi-campus, multipurpose system of higher education, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, encompassing all Louisiana, and exerting a major influence on the economic, social, and cultural life of its citizens. Small class size to maximize individualized instruction. LSUS classes are smaller than most classes at comparable institutions. The typical student/teacher ratio at LSUS is 19/1, lending to individualized instruction and personalized learning. At LSUS, you are not a number, you are a student. Most professors will know you by name and take time to get to know your learning style and special needs. Outstanding faculty, 80% have terminal degrees. LSUS has one of the best educated faculties in the state. Eighty percent of the faculty has a terminal degree, meaning they have earned the highest degree offered in their field of expertise. At LSUS, you are learning from the most highly trained faculty members. Nationally ranked NAIA athletic teams. The LSUS Pilots compete in the Red River Athletic Conference, affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate ...Athletics (NAIA). The Pilots compete in baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, and women's tennis. The Pilot athletic teams have all won conference championships in the past few years and are a regular participant in the NAIA National Tournament. Convenient location in the state and in the city. Shreveport is in the heart of the AR-LA-TX, just three hours from Dallas, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Jackson, Mississippi. LSUS is located in the fastest growing section of Shreveport. Students have easy access to shopping, movies, and restaurants. Students without vehicles will find Shreveport to be easily navigated by bus. Affordable tuition. A quick comparison of comparable institutions will show you that LSUS is very affordable. In addition, LSUS offers various forms of financial aid, including scholarships, on-campus employment, graduate assistantships. Finances should not stop you from achieving your goals of a high quality education.

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