Academic Advisor - WCOE

Lubbock

40217BR

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

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.

Major/Essential Functions

• Serve as supplemental advisor for all ten engineering degree program majors and seven minors; builds collaborative partnerships with department advisors to ensure understanding of program requirements and changes
• Responsible for providing educational guidance, assistance, and academic advising for students through goal setting, updating degree flowcharts or checklists, and determining appropriate education solutions for a diverse population of engineering students.
• Evaluate transfer courses for degree applicability, graduation requirements, and maintain and update appropriate student forms for documentation; submit and track accurate and complete student records as required by catalog, laws, campus policies, administrative regulations and ABET requirements for accreditation purposes.
• Participate in Red Raider Orientation in summer, fall and spring.
• Participate in events, activities, and online documentation through email, Strive and Student Success Hub designed to improve recruitment, retention, and completion of student degrees including on-campus recruiting events and assisting with commencement three times a year.
• Assist in responding and resolving student academic concerns via Strive/Student Success Hub.
• Assist Engineering Opportunities Center Services with student centered service events as assigned
• Assist students and families who report difficulty through advisement by referring to appropriate resource/campus department.
• Assist Lead Advisor with creation and update of articulation agreement pathways and crosswalks between TTU Whitacre College of Engineering departments and community colleges.
• Communicate with transfer students on topics such as articulation agreements, contacts, etc
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; one year related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with TTU systems, policies and procedures.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

17.77

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.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Academic Support Professionals

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.

Air Force Specialty Code

8R000, 83R0, 8A100

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

79R, 79T, 79S, 79V

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code

8411, 4801, 4821, 8412

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

3766, 9587, 2199