Job Details

Academic Advisor

Position Number: 9804036
Location: Lubbock, United States
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor
Lubbock
46024BR
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
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions

Work with dedicated undergraduate student population in Retention & Resilience Advising (R&R). R&R advising assumes high-touch advising for students who are academically at risk within the Honors College.
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, student success specialists within the university, colleges, and departments.
Maintain thorough and accurate records of every student advising interaction using a variety of electronic record-keeping tools.
Assist with all graduation activities including commencement, reception and presentation of diplomas and other duties as assigned.
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.
Attend Medallion and Convocation ceremonies within the College; support student participation in engagements within the College.
Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; one year related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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 different backgrounds, two years progressively responsible consulting experience, one year of which should involve advising students in an academic environment.
Willingness to be certified in Mental Health First Aid.
Experience working with Honors students.
Experience working collaboratively within a team to promote academic success and student wellbeing.
Mentoring experience.

Pay Range
$16.39 - $21.30 - $26.25

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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.