Assistant Director chez Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University · Lubbock, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Lubbock
Position Description
Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.
Travel Required
None
Major/Essential Functions
- Assists the Director in managing, planning, coordinating, and supervising the day-to-day activities of the Graduate Writing Center such as scheduling, checking and responding to GWC email, communicating with programming registrants and applicants through email, etc; assists the Director in the development of new policies and procedures; Works one-to-one with clients who wish to improve the quality of their written communication skills.
- Create marketing materials for events and workshops, as needed, including oversight of a social media intern/student assistant, updating of all programming and events into Summit Events/Salesforce and Raider Success Hub as well as maintaining the Graduate Writing Center website. Collaborate with Undergraduate Writing Center on marketing for center-wide events.
- Assists the Director in hiring, training, and providing professional development for writing consultants; supports GWC student assistants by helping with hiring, training, scheduling, and payroll.
- Assists the Director in the ongoing assessment of students' needs, including the development and implementation of Graduate Writing Center programs to meet identified needs, and the assessment program outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Participates in programmatic support services with other designated areas, such as the Graduate School and Academic Innovation and Student Success.
- Collaborates with Writing Centers of TTU administrators to ensure the optimal running and ongoing development of services for undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff.
- Engages in research and the growing body of writing center scholarship. Examples of engagement include writing a publication, presenting at a conference, volunteering for a professional organization, or giving/attending a professional development event.
Grant Funded?
No
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Location
Lubbock
Department
Writing Centers of TTU
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Statement of Administrative Philosophy
Job Type
Full Time
Shift
Day
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
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.
EEO Statement
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.
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.
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.
Job Family
Academic & Student Services
Job Sub Family
Student Support
Annualized Pay Range
$48,000 - $63,700 - $78,400
