Academic Advisor

Lubbock

36949BR

Honors College

Position Description

Performs academic advising, educational, professional, or other basic academic advising or training at the individual or group level as appropriate. Work is performed under supervision with performance based on individual advising effectiveness and overall program results obtained.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate Honors education solutions for different types of students.
• Serve as liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices colleges, and departments.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of every student advising interaction using a variety of electronic record-keeping tools.
• Assist with various Honors events including, but not limited to, Medallion Ceremony (Fall and Spring), Honors Convocation (Fall), and Honors Thesis Day (Spring).
• Participate in events, activities and campaigns designed to improve retention.
• Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating the College's academic advising program's goals and objectives.
• Engage in professional development activities, including but not limited to, membership in professional organizations, attendance at conferences, workshops, division, and College training sessions.
• Stay current on changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course change deadlines, important dates, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates.
• Connect students to appropriate resources for mental health and basic needs identification.
• Promote student integration within the college and university campus.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; one year related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to keep accurate, detailed records, ability to handle large volumes or work, excellent computer skills, experience in working with students, customers, or clients, a minimum of two years' work experience involving detailed work and customer service. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established regulations and policies, ability to interact with students from widely diverse backgrounds, two years progressively responsible consulting experience, one year of which must involve advising students in an academic environment.
• Willingness to be certified in Mental Health First Aid.
• Experience working with Honors students.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

17.77

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F; 8am-5pm (1-hr lunch)

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Academic Support Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Air Force Specialty Code

8R000, 83R0, 8A100

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

79R, 79T, 79S, 79V

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

8411, 4801, 4821, 8412

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

3766, 9587, 2199