Student Employment Specialist
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
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2221 Patrick F. Taylor Halltime type:
Full timeposted on:
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End Date: February 20, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00113117## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Student Employment Specialist## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM Engineering - Admin - Human Resources (Jessica Hutchinson Waters (00000820))## Work Location:2221 Patrick F. Taylor Hall## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:This position provides leadership and oversight for all graduate student assistantship appointments within the College, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficient processing through direct action or staff supervision. It serves as the College’s subject matter expert for undergraduate student employment, executing assigned appointments while guiding departments and building a framework for potential future centralization. The role also supervises staff, fosters partnerships with campus offices, ensures adherence to institutional, state, and federal regulations, and supports the College’s broader HR and student employment operations.30%
Graduate Assistantship Oversight & Processing
Provide comprehensive oversight and management of all graduate student assistantships for the College and assigned departments. Ensure the integrity and compliance of appointments by coordinating with faculty to collect and verify required documentation (offer letters, job descriptions, transcripts, English proficiency results, RS-17 screenings, etc.). Process appointments in Workday or direct staff members in completing these transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Serve as the central authority for all graduate assistantship actions, including facilitating additional Graduate School approvals.20% Undergraduate Student Employment Support & Expertise
Serve as the College’s primary subject matter expert and reference point for undergraduate student employment. Provide guidance to departments and supervisors on hiring, on-boarding, compensation changes, and separation processes to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. Execute employment actions for assigned undergraduate student workers directly within this office, while building a scalable framework that allows for future centralization of additional undergraduate student employment if determined by College leadership.20% Staff Supervision & Task Management
Lead, mentor, and support junior staff members by assigning, reviewing, and training on tasks related to graduate and undergraduate student employment processes. Ensure staff operate with accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to College and University policies.15% Develop and execute a coordinated communication and monitoring strategy between departmental student hiring managers and the college's student employment office to ensure efficient,accurate and compliant processing of graduate and undergraduate student appointments. This includes verifying correct costing allocations with the Finance Office, identifying expired or misaligned appointments, and preparing analytical reports to provide strategic insight into student salary accounting in alignment with College and LSU policies.10% Compliance Oversight
Monitor adherence to University, state, and federal regulations governing student employment. Review audit reports, assess risk, and implement corrective measures to ensure compliance with requirements such as I-9 verification, academic eligibility, and weekly hour limits. Provide supervisors with guidance to ensure continued alignment with policy. Represent the College in interactions with the Graduate School, International Services Office, Payroll, Student Employment Office, and HRM. Serve as the official Student Employment Partner for the College.5% Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support the overall efforts of the College's personnel and student employment operations.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience.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.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please attach a copy of your CV and a list of 3 or more references.## Posting Date:February 6, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):February 20, 2026## 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.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others.
Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine* Louisiana State University at Alexandria* Louisiana State University at Eunice* Louisiana State University #J-18808-Ljbffr
2221 Patrick F. Taylor Halltime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply:
End Date: February 20, 2026 (12 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R00113117## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Student Employment Specialist## Position Type:Professional / Unclassified## Department:LSUAM Engineering - Admin - Human Resources (Jessica Hutchinson Waters (00000820))## Work Location:2221 Patrick F. Taylor Hall## Pay Grade:Professional## Job Description:This position provides leadership and oversight for all graduate student assistantship appointments within the College, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficient processing through direct action or staff supervision. It serves as the College’s subject matter expert for undergraduate student employment, executing assigned appointments while guiding departments and building a framework for potential future centralization. The role also supervises staff, fosters partnerships with campus offices, ensures adherence to institutional, state, and federal regulations, and supports the College’s broader HR and student employment operations.30%
Graduate Assistantship Oversight & Processing
Provide comprehensive oversight and management of all graduate student assistantships for the College and assigned departments. Ensure the integrity and compliance of appointments by coordinating with faculty to collect and verify required documentation (offer letters, job descriptions, transcripts, English proficiency results, RS-17 screenings, etc.). Process appointments in Workday or direct staff members in completing these transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. Serve as the central authority for all graduate assistantship actions, including facilitating additional Graduate School approvals.20% Undergraduate Student Employment Support & Expertise
Serve as the College’s primary subject matter expert and reference point for undergraduate student employment. Provide guidance to departments and supervisors on hiring, on-boarding, compensation changes, and separation processes to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulations. Execute employment actions for assigned undergraduate student workers directly within this office, while building a scalable framework that allows for future centralization of additional undergraduate student employment if determined by College leadership.20% Staff Supervision & Task Management
Lead, mentor, and support junior staff members by assigning, reviewing, and training on tasks related to graduate and undergraduate student employment processes. Ensure staff operate with accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to College and University policies.15% Develop and execute a coordinated communication and monitoring strategy between departmental student hiring managers and the college's student employment office to ensure efficient,accurate and compliant processing of graduate and undergraduate student appointments. This includes verifying correct costing allocations with the Finance Office, identifying expired or misaligned appointments, and preparing analytical reports to provide strategic insight into student salary accounting in alignment with College and LSU policies.10% Compliance Oversight
Monitor adherence to University, state, and federal regulations governing student employment. Review audit reports, assess risk, and implement corrective measures to ensure compliance with requirements such as I-9 verification, academic eligibility, and weekly hour limits. Provide supervisors with guidance to ensure continued alignment with policy. Represent the College in interactions with the Graduate School, International Services Office, Payroll, Student Employment Office, and HRM. Serve as the official Student Employment Partner for the College.5% Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support the overall efforts of the College's personnel and student employment operations.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience.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.## Additional Job Description:## Special Instructions:Please attach a copy of your CV and a list of 3 or more references.## Posting Date:February 6, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):February 20, 2026## 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.LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport.
Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives.
LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others.
Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences.The University comprises of nine institutions:* Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine* Louisiana State University at Alexandria* Louisiana State University at Eunice* Louisiana State University #J-18808-Ljbffr