Academic Advisor/Program Assistant Position Available In Lincoln, Louisiana

Academic Advisor/Program Assistant

Salary
$47,000.00 – $52,000.00 Annually
Location Grambling
Job Type
Full-Time Unclassified
Job Number
202200312
Division
President
Department
Title III Programs
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
9/30/2025 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

Job Summary
The Academic Advisor/Program Assistant will collaborate with other University personnel of the University College, faculty, and other university departments to instill the freshman core values of excellence and accountability in the classroom. This position will work to sustain student excellence with development of academic success and goals, self-awareness, career options, cultural enrichment, and professionalism. Academic advising will initiate the process between the student and an academic advisor of exploring the value of a general education, reviewing the services and policies of the university, discussing educational and career plans, and making appropriate course selections.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Academic Advisor/Program Assistant will assume the following roles:
Instruct University First Year Experience 101 and 102 courses
Prepare lesson plan for in class/online instruction
Conduct advisement of academic requirements to Freshman students Work in conjunction with University College’s team for success of programs Consult with academic department’s faculty and Deans to provide academic support to students Provide academic advisement to students with one-on-one mentoring, workshops, and presentations Participate and assist with ROAR (Ready for Orientation, Advisement, Registration) Work in conjunction with the Office of Retention to retain first-year students Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Minimum:

Master’s degree in academic discipline or related field from an accredited institution
Three to five years of professional experience in higher education Extended experience working in an education retention program, implementing student development programs, leadership development and advising
Involvement with community service and leaders within and outside the community and University

Preferred:

Teaching or counseling experience preferred
Supplemental Information
Applications without the following will not be considered complete.
Cover Letter
Resume
Transcript(s) if applicable
Curriculum Vitae if applicable State As a Model Employer
Employer
Grambling State University
Address
403 Main Street
Grambling, Louisiana, 71245
Phone
318-274-3119