Job Details

Academic Advisor - EET and Foundational

Position Number: 9762314
Location: Lubbock, United States
Position Type: Academic Advising

Academic Advisor - EET and Foundational
Lubbock
45761BR
Electrical and Computer 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

Major/Essential Functions

Responsible for providing educational guidance, assistance, and academic advising for undergraduate students through goal setting and writing degree plans aligning with DegreeWorks for Electrical Engineering Technology and Foundational Electrical Engineering. Determine appropriate education solutions for all undergraduate engineering students based on department requirements and individual student needs and progress utilizing all appropriate systems including, but not limited to, Degree Works, Banner, Cognos, Registrar's Dashboard Portal, Transfer Evaluation Office's 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 Visit Days, Red Raider Orientation, EOC Student Service Events, 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 DegreeWorks, Banner, Cognos, Registrar's Dashboard Portal, and Raider Success Hub to generate and analyze reports for student performance and recruiting trends for the college or to identify student service 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.
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.