Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
Position Type:Other Academic
Department:LSUA FA - IT - Distance Education (Teresa B Seymour (00009328))
Work Location:LSU - Alexandria
Pay Grade:Other Academic
Job Description:
Academic Assistants (AAs) work in college-level courses (either in Moodle or the publisher web site) to ensure prompt feedback and a quality educational experience for students. AAs will assist faculty with facilitating online courses in several ways including:
- replying to student inquiries via email
- grading assignments using rubrics
- discussion forum ratings
- sending weekly reminders to the class
AAs work harmoniously with faculty and supervisors to meet course needs. Duties within the course may vary. These duties must be performed throughout the course duration. Academic Assistants are not responsible for creating course content or altering the course in any way. AAs are expected to stay up to date on required LSUA training including but not limited to FERPA, Sexual Harassment, Cybersecurity, and Moodle.
Additional Job Description:Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:Qualifications: Master's Degree AND 18 graduate hours in Marketing
Application instructions:
The following documents are required to be submitted through Workday with your application:
1. Resume/Vitae
2. Unofficial graduate-level transcripts
3. Names and email addresses for three references
Official graduate transcripts will be required upon hire.
Skills Needed:
Preferred Skills:
Posting Date:September 2, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):September 8, 2026
Additional Position Information:
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA 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):
LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed [email protected]
Skills Required
- Master's degree
- 18 graduate credit hours in Marketing
- Resume or vitae
- Unofficial graduate-level transcripts
- Names and email addresses for three references
- Official graduate transcripts upon hire
- Satisfactory pre-employment background check
What We Do
LSU is the flagship institution of Louisiana and is one of only 30 universities nationwide holding land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant status. Since 1860, LSU has served its region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. The university brings in more than $150 million annually in outside research grants and contracts, a significant factor for the Louisiana economy
