Job Details

Academic Advisor

Position Number: 7124979
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor
Lubbock
44640BR
Chemical 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
Detailed information about the chemical engineering department and its academic programs can be found on the department website: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/che/

Major/Essential Functions

Responsible for providing guidance and advice to students on their degree plans pertaining to Chemical Engineering and Biological Systems Engineering majors. Hold face-to-face meetings with students to ensure they understand which courses need to be taken to ensure academic progress and timely graduation.
Determine appropriate education solutions for students in the department 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, Commencement events.
Plan and conduct outreach activities with local school districts to support recruitment for both Chemical Engineering and Biological Systems Engineering programs.
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 department or college.
Coordinate with external academic offices, other 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 the associate department chair on class schedules, teaching assignments, scholarships, course substitutions and online course approvals, internship and research experiences, and other academic issues where faculty advisor input is needed.
Other duties as assigned.

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

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in academic advising, student services, or higher education administration.

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.