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Senior Academic Advisor - Rawls Experience Hub

Position Number: 6648011
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Academic Advising

Senior Academic Advisor - Rawls Experience Hub
Lubbock
42606BR
Rawls College of Business

Position Description
Performs Academic Advising, educational, professional, or other advanced Academic Advising or training at the individual or group level as appropriate. Responsibilities may include assisting in the analysis of special and/or complex problems. May supervise Academic Advisors or other employees. Performance is based on individual advising effectiveness and overall program results obtained. Work is performed under standard supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Major/Essential Functions
Performs Academic Advising, educational, professional, or other advanced Academic Advising or training at the individual or group level as appropriate. Responsibilities may include assisting in the analysis of special and/or complex problems. May supervise Academic Advisors or other employees. Performance is based on individual advising effectiveness and overall program results obtained. Work is performed under standard supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsible for providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students.

Serve as liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices colleges, and departments.

Maintaining thorough and accurate records of every student advising interaction using a variety of electronic record-keeping tools.

Assists with all graduation activities including commencement, reception and presentation of diplomas and other duties as assigned.

Participating in events, activities and campaigns designed to improve retention.

Participate in the planning, implementation, and the evaluation of the academic advisement
program's goals and objectives.

Engage in professional development activities, including but not limited to,
memberships in professional organizations; attendance at conferences, workshops, division, and department
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.

First line for mental health and basic needs identification. Serves as a liaison to connect students to appropriate resources.

Promote student integration within the college and university campus.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, plus one-year relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Willingness to be certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Bachelors degree in education, counseling or academic field directly related to the advisors responsibilities.

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