College: South Louisiana Community College

Department: Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department: Student Success Center

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Salary: $35,642.86 - $41,300.00 (THIS IS A GRANT FUND POSITION)

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Work Habits: 50%
Academic and Career Advising
• Provide individualized advising and support to new, continuing, and returning CTE students, including career planning, course selection, and credential progression.
• Assist students in clarifying academic, personal, and career goals through development of Individualized Student Plans (ISPs).
• Guide students in identifying and understanding high-demand CTE career pathways aligned with Louisiana's Regional Labor Market Area 4 (RLMA 4 ).
• Provide advising support for special populations, including economically disadvantaged students, single parents, English learners, students with disabilities, and nontraditional enrollees.

Recruitment and Outreach
• Support recruitment efforts during peak seasons by participating in carer fairs, high school events, and campus preview days.
• Coordinate with Enrollment Services to provide onboarding support for CTE applicants and applicants from rural service areas.
• Partner with high school counselors, community-based organizations, and employers to increase awareness of CTE pathways and credentials.
• Conduct campus tours and information sessions for prospective students, families, and community stakeholders.
• Travel regularly to rural campuses across Region IV to ensure equitable advising support for underserved students.

Behavioral Standards: 20%
• Data Management and Reporting
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student advisement, outreach events, and service delivery logs.
• Track metrics related to student enrollment, retention, credential attainment, and postsecondary placement.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for Perkins grant compliance and CLNA follow-up.
• Use CRM and student tracking systems to inform intervention strategies and improve student outcomes.
• Support grant implementation efforts by participating in relevant planning meetings and grant activity documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of South Louisiana Community College and the goals of the Perkins V grant.

Institutional Support: 15%
• Retention, Persistence, and Intervention
• Identify and monitor at-risk students using predictive data and proactive outreach strategies.
• Develop and implement retention-focused strategies including academic recovery plans, resource referrals, and early intervention systems.
• Collaborate with faculty and Student Affairs to create wraparound services for students experiencing barriers to persistence.
• Host success coaching sessions and workshops tailored to academic skills, time management, and test preparation for industry certifications.

Team Relations: 15%
• Collaboration and Coordination
• Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, advisors, and support services across campuses.
• Collaborate with Workforce Development, Academic Affairs, and Program Coordinators to align advising efforts with industry trends and program outcomes.
• Participate in departmental meetings, professional development, and Perkins-related planning activities.
• Engage with advisory boards and employer partners to understand workforce demands and share student opportunities.

Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications: 

Associate degree and one-year related experience; or 3 years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to demonstrate the proven abilities of intellectual reasoning, power of persuasion, and consistent dedication to the position.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: High Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word). Ability to learn to operate college-specific software and applications (Starfish, Degree Works, etc.). Experience using Ellucian BANNER or other student information systems such as PeopleSoft is preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Criminal Background Clearance.

Other Qualifications: Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

Preferred Education: 

Bachelor's degree

Benefits: 

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, South Louisiana Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. South Louisiana Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. South Louisiana Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.