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Job Posting Title

Senior Coordinator/ K-12 Programs & Academic Initiatives

Position Type

Professional / Unclassified

Department

LSUAM AA - EM - Rec - Pre-College Programs - Operations (Hana Jordan Malkawi (00007698))

Work Location

1155 Ruffin G. Pleasant Hall

Pay Grade

Professional

Job Description

The Louisiana State University Future Scholars (LSUFS) Program, housed within the Office of Pre-College Programs, supports middle and high school students through comprehensive college access, academic enrichment, leadership development, and scholarship preparation initiatives designed to increase college enrollment and completion outcomes.

The Senior Coordinator K–12 Programs & Academic Initiatives serves as the primary professional responsible for the implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Future Scholars K–12 student experience. This position oversees the operational execution of Scholar Saturdays, K–12 academic programming, curriculum implementation, student learning plans, academic monitoring, summer and residential experiences, and school-based program delivery. The position also provides implementation support for ACT preparation initiatives, Dual Enrollment programming, and other strategic educational priorities established by the Office of Pre-College Programs.

This position will be required to support and help carry out the mission, vision, and values of the Office of Enrollment Management & Student Success.

K–12 Academic Programming & Student Development (30%)

• Coordinate the Future Scholars K–12 developmental experience from middle school through high school graduation.
• Implement curriculum and instructional activities aligned with program learning outcomes and college readiness goals.
• Develop and monitor student learning plans designed to support participant academic growth and progression.
• Facilitate workshops and educational experiences focused on college readiness, leadership development, academic success, career exploration, and post-secondary planning in alignment with the FS scope and sequence.
• Coordinate schoolyear and summer programming that supports participant engagement and achievement.
• Ensure program implementation aligns with established educational frameworks, assessment plans, and institutional goals.

Academic Monitoring & Student Success Support (20%)

• Monitor academic progress and performance of Future Scholars participants.
• Maintain records related to grades, attendance, academic standing, and program participation.
• Identify students requiring additional academic support and coordinate appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Collaborate with schools, families, and program leadership to support student achievement and persistence.
• Support implementation of individualized academic success strategies for participants.
• Assist in evaluating participant readiness for advanced academic opportunities, including Dual Enrollment and other college readiness initiatives.

Scholar Saturday, Summer Programs & Experiential Learning Implementation (15%)

• Coordinate logistics and implementation of monthly or bi-monthly Scholar Saturday programming.
• Manage operational execution of summer enrichment programs, residential experiences, camps, college visits, and related educational activities.
• Coordinate participant registration, attendance tracking, scheduling, materials preparation (run of show documents, etc), and program communications.
• Assists the Assistant director with the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of program staff to ensure effective program operations and service delivery.
• Support transportation, facility scheduling, instructional resources, and vendor coordination as needed.
• Evaluate participant experiences and recommend improvements to enhance educational outcomes and program effectiveness.

Data Management, Assessment & Reporting (15%)

• Maintain ownership of related data and reporting, including all related assessments. Collect, monitor, and analyze related data to evaluate effectiveness, outcomes, and identify opportunities.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and evaluations for leadership and ad hoc requests as needed to support data-informed decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, completeness, and confidentiality of all records and participant data.
• Maintain compliance with all institutional policies regarding data collection.

ACT, Dual Enrollment & Strategic Initiative Implementation (10%)

• Support implementation of ACT preparation programming, workshops, and student engagement activities.
• Coordinate operational aspects of Dual Enrollment student participation as assigned.
• Assist with implementation of college readiness initiatives and special projects established by the Director or Assistant Director.
• Support educational programming associated with strategic university priorities and pre-college initiatives.
• Coordinate student participation, communications, assessment activities, and program logistics related to assigned initiatives.

Support Staff Supervision (5%)

• Recruit, train, and supervise student employees, interns, and other temporary staff. Assign and monitor completion of work.
• Evaluate staff to ensure alignment with program objectives and consistency in delivery of services.
• Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to student employees, interns, and other temporary staff.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Support special projects and strategic initiatives within the Office of Pre-College Programs and Enrollment Management & Student Success.
• Participate in institutional committees, planning efforts, and professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and one year of professional experience.
• Experience in education, youth development, college access programs, academic support services, student success initiatives, curriculum implementation, K–12 programming, or a related field.
• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply; a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience working with middle school and high school students in educational or college access environments.
• Experience implementing curriculum, academic enrichment programming, or educational initiatives.
• Experience supporting ACT preparation, Dual Enrollment, or college readiness programming.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting student outcome data.
• Experience supervising student employees, tutors, mentors, or educational support staff.
• Experience with student assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement strategies.
• Experience utilizing student information systems, CRM platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Our ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:

• Knowledge of K–12 student development, college readiness, and college access best practices.
• Ability to facilitate educational programming and student learning experiences.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.
• Ability to analyze participant data and use findings to improve program effectiveness.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, schools, community partners, and university stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple programs, initiatives, and deadlines simultaneously.

Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid driver's license and background check which includes a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report.

Position may require travel and evening/weekend work during peak programming.

This position and/or position’s responsibilities require work directly with minors. Fingerprinting and National Sex Offender Registry check required.

Your continued employment with the University is contingent upon the availability of adequate funding. If your position is funded entirely or in part by gift funds, continued funding is a condition of employment. Thus, if the funding agency (1) withdraws funds already promised or (2) cancels funding prior to the expiration date of this appointment, your employment will be subject to immediate termination.

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.

Additional Job Description

Special Instructions

The location of this position is LSU-BR and is not eligible for remote work.

To be considered, qualified candidates will submit a complete application which includes a cover letter explaining their specific interest in the position and how their skills and experiences prepare them for success in this role, a resume, and three professional references.

Please provide resume and transcripts, if applicable. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Hana Malkawi at hmalkawi@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date

November 9, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified)

March 9, 2027

Additional Position Information

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.

Essential Position (Y/N)

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

HCM Contact Information

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.