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.

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.

About the Department and/or College

The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited and houses the School of Accounting that holds separate AACSB accreditation. The college offers the BBA degree with majors in accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Several formats of the MBA program are offered in fulltime, weekend, and online modalities in Lubbock, the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Houston, and San Antonio. The College offers MS degrees in accounting, data science, finance, and marketing research and analytics. A Ph.D. in business administration is offered with tracks in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. With a faculty of over 140 and a staff that exceeds 80, the college enrolls over 5,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students.

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 services and a bachelors degree. 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.

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.

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

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family

Academic Advising

Hourly Pay Range

$17.69 - $22.98 - $28.32

Minimum Hire Rate

18.48

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

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

EEO Statement

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.