Job Details

Academic Advisor

Position Number: 7027989
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor
Lubbock
44167BR
Psychological Sciences

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
Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student to faculty ratio.
Texas Tech University's Department of Psychological Sciences (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/psy/)has doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology (APA accredited), Counseling Psychology (APA accredited), Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience, Human Factors Psychology (HFES accredited), and Social Psychology. We currently have 30 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 5 full-time teaching-track faculty members, 125+ graduate students, 1,500+ undergraduate majors, our own building with office, laboratory, and classroom space, and a newly renovated Psychology Clinic. Faculty have an excellent track record of applying for and obtaining external research funding. Our research programs encompass departmental, campus, community, and national/international collaborations. We have effective working relationships with faculty across campus, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, large area hospitals, numerous clinics and psychological-service agencies, and other multidisciplinary groups in the region.

Major/Essential Functions
Student Advising and Degree Planning (45%):

Meet with students and their families to assist in developing individualized degree plans.
Provide academic advising to ensure students understand university requirements and make appropriate course selections.
Conduct regular meetings with students to monitor progress toward degree completion.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date advising records using TTU systems and provide periodic reports and analysis as needed.
Proactively connect students to appropriate campus and community resources to support their academic success and personal development and overall well being.

Orientation and Recruitment (30%):

Coordinate and facilitate new student orientation sessions.
Respond to inquiries from students and families, providing relevant information and resources.
Represent the department at recruitment and retention events to promote academic programs and support services.

Career Guidance (10%):

Advise students and their families on potential career paths related to their academic goals.
Provide guidance on the steps and resources necessary to successfully pursue those careers.
Help students explore and connect with career development resources on campus.

Administrative Support (10%):

Assist students with administrative tasks such as course add/drop processes, resolving registration holds, assigning time tickets, and managing permits/overrides with proper authorization.
Provide support with evaluating transfer credit equivalencies.

Additional Responsibilities (5%):

Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and administrative functions.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, or a related field.
Previous experience in academic advising, student services, or higher education administration.
Demonstrated commitment to student development and success through proactive engagement and support strategies.
Experience using student information systems such as Banner, DegreeWorks, or similar platforms.
Experience in advising or mentoring students in a higher education setting.

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.