Job Details

Senior Academic Advisor

Position Number: 9740592
Location: Lubbock, United States
Position Type: Academic Advising

Senior Academic Advisor
Lubbock
45647BR
University Advising

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
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
Explore Advising at Texas Tech partners with undecided or exploring students to help them discover and confirm their best-fit major through personalized guidance. It also supports students working toward competitive majors, including pathways like Pre-Business and Explore-STEM (which leads to Engineering).

Major/Essential Functions

Performing educational academic advising, especially focusing on an assigned student population.
Communicating with student populations via appropriate media as assigned, including group presentations, one-to-one appointments, and written documentation.
Maintaining thorough and accurate records of every student advising interaction using a variety of electronic record-keeping tools including but not limited to Raider Success Hub.
Participating in events and activities designed to improve retention, persistence, and recruitment.
Executing statistical analysis with minimal oversight.
Assessing professional needs and challenges through assigned training and professional development.
Contributing to the ongoing quality improvement of departmental methods, communications, tools, and strategies.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, plus one year relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree completed or in progress
One year of related experience, especially prior experience in academic advising, university orientation, and/or student success.
Experience working in office setting.
Advanced computer skills and experience, especially statistical analysis, social media, and web content production/maintenance/design.

Pay Range
$17.69 - $22.98 - $28.32

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.