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.
Travel Required
None
Major/Essential Functions
Undergraduate Student Academic Advising
- Meet with students to plan course schedules
- Assist students with changing, adding, and dropping classes
- Assist students with registration process
First-time and Transfer Student Advising
- Assist with Red Raider Orientation
- Communicate with students about registration systems
- Communicate with students and faculty about academic issues
- Handle recruitment inquiries
- Create recruitment materials
Assist in student progress and development
- Follow up with students of risk
- Handle all exit procedures
- Maintain database of graduates
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
17.77
Pay Basis
Hourly
Work Location
Lubbock
Department
Ag Education and Communications
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Job Group
Academic Support Professionals
Shift
Day
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; one year related experience.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code
3766, 9587, 2199
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code
79R, 79T, 79S, 79V
Air Force Specialty Code
8R000, 83R0, 8A100
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code
8411, 4801, 4821, 8412
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, 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.