Overview
Title: STUDENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Employee Type: Unclassified Staff
Department: P/H DEAN’S OFFICE
Campus Location: SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH/ADMIN
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Student Affairs Specialist plays a central role in supporting student success, academic progress, and career readiness within the School of Public Health. Reporting within Academic Affairs, the incumbent provides integrated academic operations support, direct student services, and career development programming while ensuring accurate academic records and high quality student facing resources. This position works closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, program directors, faculty, and campus partners to deliver coordinated, student centered services aligned with accreditation requirements and public health workforce expectations.
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s
Required Field of Study: Public Health or related field
Number of years required to perform the job: 3 years of experience
Substitution: Masters degree in Public Health or a related field may substitute for the two years of work experience
Additional Information About Our School/Department
LSU Health New Orleans is located within the biomedical district of New Orleans. It consists of six professional schools and twelve Centers of Excellences. The School of Public Health (SPH) offers degrees at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD level in Public Health. The SPH is CEPH accredited and maintains a diverse research portfolio with funding from NIH, CDC, and a variety of other state and federal agencies and private institutions. The School’s mission is to advance the public’s health and well-being through education, research and service with a focus on issues affecting Louisiana.
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic.
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option.
