What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Life Advisor position at LSMSA?
The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts seeks applicants for Student Life
Coordinator (Available August, 2022)
The primary duty of the Student Life Coordinator (SLC) is to create and maintain a positive
living/learning environment for the students in their care. Each SLC works independently with
his/her group of students (approximately 72 students) and collectively with the other staff to
ensure that student care, development, and safety needs are met. Additionally, each SLC
supervises a Resident Assistant, who assists the SLC in creating a positive living/learning
environment and providing student supervision and support.
In addition to programming responsibilities, SLCs who enjoy being involved in many aspects of
campus life can elect to sponsor clubs and student organizations or to serve on campus networks.
SLCs can also plan or chaperone social or educational off-campus trips.
Specific responsibilities include supervising the student sign-out process, conducting nightly
room checks to assure that all students are accounted for in the building, conducting weekly
room-inspection, transporting students as needed (in school vehicles), enforcing policies, and
planning and implementing social and educational programming. At times SLCs may need to
dispense over-the-counter or prescription medication or provide other medical care, for which
training is provided.
Additional on-the-job training, including CPR/AED and first aid training, will be provided.
SLCs interested in additional professional development opportunities can apply for funding to
attend conferences and workshops in line with their work and career goals.
This is a full-time, live-in position and includes an apartment for the duration of the contract, a
meal plan when students are on campus, and all benefits afforded to Louisiana State employees
including, participation in the Louisiana State Teachers’ Retirement plan. Student Life
Coordinators are required to live in the residence hall and to be on site for scheduled shifts and
on-call overnight responsibilities, except on days off. The contract for this position will run from
approximately August 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the possibility of contract renewal for
the following school year. SLCs receive ample time off surrounding holidays and extended
weekends when residence halls are closed. Medical benefits are also available.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to obtain chauffeur’s license within one month of hire
- Ability to complete a school provided CPR/AED course as well as basic first aid and
medication administration training
- Competency with word-processing, spreadsheets, and email systems and ability to
quickly learn new systems as needed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work with diverse groups
- High level of discretion with sensitive information
- Flexibility relative to schedule
- Strong organization skills with ability to work on multiple projects
- Ability to prioritize workload under fluctuating conditions
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- Educational training in education, psychology, or student affairs
- Two or more years of previous experience working in education, residential life or
student affairs
- Knowledge of adolescent development, contemporary issues facing adolescents, and
characteristics of gifted students
- Proficiency with the full suite of Microsoft and Google tools
- Prior experience working with teenagers/young adults
Application Process:
Application review begins immediately and remains open until position is filled.
Please send cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, transcript from your
final degree granting institution, as well as our standard application form to:
employment@lsmsa.edu
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discrimination against, any employee or applicant for employment on any legally recognized basis
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