Student Life Advisors and Resident Advisors

The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts seeks applications

for Full-time Student Life Advisors and Part-Time Resident Advisors

Student Life Advisors

The primary duty of the Student Life Advisor (SLA) is to create and maintain a positive living/learning
environment for the residents in their care. Each SLA works independently with their group of residents
(approximately 36 residents) in the newly constructed Living and Learning Commons, a 110,000 square foot, 4
story/3 tower residence hall featuring double-occupancy rooms within 10 independent hall “neighborhoods.” The salary for this position is $24,500.

The full-time, 10-month SLA will be required to live on-site in a one-bedroom suite that includes a private
office, living area, full kitchen, private bath, and free washer/dryer access; a weekly 19-meal plan is included
when residents are on campus. This position includes all benefits afforded to Louisiana State employees
including, participation in the Louisiana State Teachers’ Retirement plan.

Resident Advisors

The primary duty of the Resident Advisor (RA) is to assist the SLA as they work to create and maintain a
positive living/learning environment for the residents in their care. Each RA works independently with their
floor of residents (approximately 36 residents) in the newly constructed Living and Learning Commons, a
110,000 square foot, 4 story/3 tower residence hall featuring double-occupancy rooms within 10 independent
hall “neighborhoods.” The salary for this position is $10,000.

The part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), 10-month RA will be required to live on-site in a 1-
bedroom, one-bath apartment that includes a living area, full kitchen, adjoining office/balcony, and free
washer/dryer access; they are entitled to a weekly 19-meal plan when residents are on campus.

The period of employment for both positions for the 2024-2025 academic year runs from approximately July
22, 2024, through May 31, 2025, with the possibility of employment renewal for up to two additional academic
years. Successful applicants will receive ample time off surrounding holidays and extended weekends when the
campus is closed to students.

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and remains open until the position is filled. Please complete our
standard application form and send with a cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and
an official transcript from your final degree-granting institution, to: employment@lsmsa.edu/ . Please submit
your application as one PDF file that includes all the above.

LSMSA is a selective admission, public residential high school located in Natchitoches, LA. LSMSA has a 40-
year legacy of a preeminent college-level living/learning experience for high school sophomores, juniors, and

seniors. LSMSA, located adjacent to the Northwestern State University campus, is a National Blue Ribbon
School which, in 2023 and 2024, was rated No 1 for Best Public High School Teachers in Louisiana according
to Niche.com and was named a World’s Leading Boarding School by Fortune Magazine in 2023.

LSMSA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or age and
prohibits such discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report
concerns or questions online at www.lsmsa.edu/nondiscrimination