College of Human Sciences and Education
School of Information Studies
Coordinator of Academic Area 1- Hourly
The School of Information Studies is accepting applications for an Academic Coordinator 1. This position provides academic and administrative support to the graduate programs In the School of Information Studies. The person in this position will be responsible for student services to SIS graduate students; collecting, maintaining, and reporting data pertaining to SIS students and programs; and assisting the director, associate director, business manager, and digital communications specialist in support of the program as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Student Services- 60%
Responds to requests for Information about SIS programs in a timely manner; assists with developing and uploading course schedules; develops enrollment reports; responds to student questions regarding enrollment and registration; assists students with enrollment/registration issues; works with faculty to develop the textbook and adopt textbooks; advises students; monitors student progress; processes student forms
Data Collection, Maintenance, Reporting- 20%
Maintains database of relevant information regarding SIS students, course enrollments, graduates, etc.; creates regularly scheduled reports based on the data; creates specialized reports as requested.
Administrative- 10%
Provides administrative support to the school Curriculum Committee and ad hoc committees
when needed; attends campus meetings about student records, registration, and Graduate School
policies/procedures.
Other Activities/special projects as requested - 10%
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Studies or related field. 1-3 years of experience with customer service or academic support.
As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.
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!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.