Job Details

Academic Advisor

Position Number: 7095079
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor
Lubbock
44469BR
Mechanical Engineering

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
Mechanical engineering is the largest major in the engineering college at Texas Tech University. The Department is ranked in the top 25 in producing B.S.M.E. graduates (a total of 274 schools reported) according to ASEE. In 2023-2024 academic year, the Department awarded 295 undergraduate degrees, 40 MS degrees, and 15 PhD degrees. In Fall 2024, the Department enrollment includes 145 graduate students and 667 undergraduate students who have met the requirements and been accepted to the ME program. In addition, another 847 first-year undergraduate students have their concentration set for ME and are working to complete the required foundational coursework/GPA requirements. This is a strong testament to the demand and strength for ME!

Major/Essential Functions

Responsible for providing educational guidance, and academic advising for students through goal setting and writing degree plans aligning with Degree Works for Mechanical Engineering Technology.
Determine appropriate education solutions for undergraduate engineering students based on requirements and student needs and progress utilizing all appropriate systems including, but not limited to, Degree Works, Banner, Cognos, Registrars Portal, Transfer equivalency tool and Raider Success Hub.
Participate in, plan, or implement events and activities that support recruiting, student enrollment, retention and engagement, and commencement. These events include Daily Campus Visits, Regional Events, Select Tech, Connect Tech, Resource Fairs, Transfer events, Red Raider Orientation, EOC Student Service Events, Retention workshops, and Commencement events.
Create or participate in presentations to students, other advisors, staff, faculty, external stakeholders, and guests on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, campus or college information, enrollment, or resource information either in person or remotely utilizing Zoom, Microsoft Office Teams, Skype or other comparable online applications.
Utilize reporting systems and applications such as Cognos, Raider Success Hub, Excel, and Banner to generate and analyze reports for student performance and recruiting trends for the college or to identify studentservice needs.
Coordinate with external academic offices, department advisors, Student Success Specialists, and EOC personnel to proactively seek solutions to student questions and concerns, connect students with appropriate academic and non-academic resources, participate in weekly staff meetings, and respond to email communication.
Work with other academic advisors, the Athletics Department, and the Office of the Registrar for NCAA athletic certification, Progress Toward Degrees, Prospective Athlete transcript evaluation for What If, and other athletic form submissions, course applicability, course enrollment, and questions as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.

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

Preferred Qualifications
Written and oral communication skills, time management, organizational skills.

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.