Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Manager for Student Employment Development. Reporting to the
Program Director, Student Employment, this position serves as a member of the Student Employment Office within the LSU Olinde Career
Center. The Manager is responsible for collaborating on the development and leading the implementation of a scalable experiential
learning framework within on-campus student employment, equipping supervisors and departments with the tools and training needed to
create meaningful, career-connected experiences for student employees.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION
INCLUDE:
- Collaborate on the development and lead the implementation of a scalable experiential learning framework
that enhances on-campus student employment into intentional, career-connected experiences. - Develop training, tools, and
resources that equip supervisors and departments to create high-impact student employment experiences that support student learning and
Ready to Roar Career Proficiency development. - Design assessment and partnership strategies that strengthen the impact and
institutional value of student employment as a contributor to student success.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPACT:
Enhancing the Student Employment Experience: The Student Employment Office has built an operational and
compliance foundation. With this strong foundation in place, the Manager of Student Employment Development will have the opportunity to
build on that infrastructure to redefine on-campus student employment as a high-impact experiential learning practice. Working
collaboratively with the Program Director, the Manager will design and implement a scalable framework to influence how student
employment drives career readiness, skill development, and overall student success. This framework will help student employees
identify, build, and articulate career readiness gained through their on-campus employment.
Elevating the Value of Student
Employment: The Manager will play a key role in influencing and elevating how student employment is understood, valued, and
prioritized by departments and supervisors. This position will help shift the perception of student employees from workforce support to
an intentional development of student growth and career readiness. Through strategic partnerships, assessment of outcomes, and campus
engagement, the Manager will work to establish student employment as a recognized contributor to student success and career
readiness.
Building Supervisor Capacity: The quality of a student’s on campus work experience is directly tied to
their supervisor and the role in which they function. The Manager will be instrumental in improving the quality and consistency of
student employee experiences by training the trainer, developing tools, and creating a community of practice. The Manager will equip
supervisors to be intentional mentors and educators to enhance student employee learning outcomes.
ATTRIBUTES OF THE
SUCCESSFUL
CANDIDATE:
- Creative program builder who is energized by the opportunity to create, shape, and grow
programs from early
stages with lasting impact. - Strong facilitator and communicator who can deliver engaging training and
translate ideas into
practical, accessible tools. - Student-centered and strategic, with a commitment to enhancing the student
employment
experience. - An advocate for the developmental potential of student employment as a pathway for career development and
student
success. - Highly organized with proven project management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively and move
initiatives
forward while maintaining a high degree of quality. - Skilled collaborator who can engage campus partners, build
trust, and influence
meaningful change. - Ensures decisions are rooted in what is best for students.
ABOUT
THE DIVISION OF STUDENT
AFFAIRS PRIORITIES:
Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs.
Foremost, we maintain a
commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every
interaction we have with
students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space,
place, and staff-to-student
interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events,
and experiences with everyone
in mind.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Experiential Learning Design &
Management (55%): Collaborate on the
development and lead the implementation of a scalable framework that elevates on-campus
employment as a high-impact experiential learning,
resulting in intentional, career-connected student experiences. Establish program
standards, learning outcomes, and consistent expectations
that define high-quality student employment experiences. Align on-campus
student employment with the institutional Ready to Roar Career
Proficiencies and develop tools and resources to support implementation
across departments. Foster relationships with campus partners to
embed and advance experiential learning in student employment,
advocating for its value as an institutional practice. Design and manage
assessment strategies to evaluate student learning outcomes and
program effectiveness. Collect, analyze, and report data to inform program
improvements and demonstrate impact. Stay current with
national best practices in experiential and work-integrated learning to inform
ongoing program design.
Training and
Development (25%): Develop and facilitate comprehensive training and development
initiatives for student employees and on-campus
supervisors. Conduct departmental consultations and partner with departments to review
student roles and identify opportunities to
enhance quality and learning outcomes. Build a community of practice for on-campus supervisors
that fosters
learning, peer connection, and commitment to high-impact supervision. Design and deliver training
resources and learning opportunities
that support effective supervision and student skill development.
Student Employment
Operations (10%): Support the
operation of the Student Employment Office and related processes. Maintain a working knowledge of student
employment policies,
procedures, and processes to effectively support students and departments. Utilize Workday to support student
employment processes, data
management, and reporting. Contribute to the overall core functions and initiatives of the Student Employment
Office.
Quality
Control (5%): Ensures outputs of the Student Employment Office and experience of students and departments
reflects a high degree of
quality. Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to improve the level of all services, events,
programs, and
experiences in the department for continuous improvement every academic year.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%):
Other duties
as assigned by the Program Director, Student Employment, and the Senior Director. This includes but is not limited to:
efforts that
support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as
Move-In Day,
Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Three years full-time experience in a closely related field.
- Experience in project
or
program management. - 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.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- Professional
experience within Human Resource Development, Workforce Development, Student Employment, or Experiential Learning. - Experience
developing, facilitating, or coordinating educational initiatives or training and development.
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:
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.
NOMINATIONS,
APPLICATIONS, AND INQUIRIES:
Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. Please direct all
nominations and inquiries for the position to Jessica
Glasgow, Associate Director, at jsand54@lsu.edu. The search committee will begin reviewing applications
immediately and will continue
to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, to ensure the fullest
consideration, candidates are
encouraged to have complete applications submitted by June 17, 2026. Requested application materials
include a letter of interest
or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least
three professional
references. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential. Salary will be competitive and
commensurate with
qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
