Academic Advisor

36462BRExtended Job Title:Academic AdvisorPosition 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.Requisition ID:36462BRTravel Required:Up to 25%Major/Essential Functions:

Performs Success Advising, and career Advising or training for students, at the individual or group level as appropriate.

Track students' academic progress, track college retention & persistence data. Generate information and analyses as needed.

Attend & help manage Summer RRO, as well as attend some recruiting and outreach events on behalf of the College. These may occur after-hours or on weekends.

Coordinate with the departmental advisors of the College of Arts & Sciences when necessary.

Grant Funded?:NoMinimum Hire Rate:17.77Pay Basis:HourlyWork Location:LubbockPreferred Qualifications:Advising or counseling experience, experience in career placement, experience working with students.Department:Arts and SciencesRequired Attachments:Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CVJob Type:Full TimeJob Group:Academic Support ProfessionalsOccasional Duties:Participate in Committees, attend Orientations, attend outreach and recruiting events on some weekends.Shift:DayRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required; one year related experience.Does this position work in a research laboratory?:NoNavy Enlisted Classification Code:3766, 9587, 2199Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:79R, 79T, 79S, 79VAir Force Specialty Code:8R000, 83R0, 8A100Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:8411, 4801, 4821, 8412About the Department and/or College:The College of Arts & Sciences is the largest of the TTU colleges, with 17 departments and over 10,000 students.Safety Information:Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.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.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.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.