37167BRExtended Job Title:Senior Academic Advisor - eXplore AdvisingPosition 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.Requisition ID:37167BROptional Attachments:Professional/Personal ReferenceTravel Required:NoneMajor/Essential Functions:
Performing educational academic advising, especially focusing on an assigned student population.
Maintaining thorough and accurate records of advising interactions.
Executing statistical analysis with minimal oversight.
Contributing to the ongoing quality improvement of departmental methods, communications, tools, and strategies.
Assessing professional needs and challenges through assigned training and professional development.
Coordinating with team members for efficient and effective completion of projects and tasks.
Grant Funded?:NoMinimum Hire Rate:18.48Pay Basis:HourlySchedule Details:Generally 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Work Location:LubbockPreferred Qualifications:
Master's degree completed or in progress.
Related experience, especially prior experience in academic advising, university orientation, and/or student success.
Department:University AdvisingRequired Attachments:Cover Letter, Resume / CVJob Type:Full TimeJob Group:Academic Support ProfessionalsShift:DayRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required, plus one year relevant experience.Does this position work in a research laboratory?:NoAbout the Department and/or College:Every student in University Advising is looking for that ideal major. Students may know what they want (e.g. engineering, nursing school, finance, etc.) but they need to work on the requirements to get there. Some students aren't quite sure what the pathway is for them, but they have an idea of where they want to go and are willing to collaborate with us to figure it out. University Advising is where students can begin an academic journey and create their own unique path to reach their own unique goals.Safety Information:Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.Pay Statement:Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.EEO Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.About the University:Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.