Academic Advisor

Job description

**42520BR**
**Extended Job Title:**

Academic Advisor

**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.

**Requisition ID:**

42520BR

**Travel Required:**

Up to 25%

**Major/Essential Functions:**

+ Communicate with students about registration systems.
+ Assist students with registration process.
+ Assist students with changing classes, adding and dropping.
+ Meet with students to plan schedules.
+ Assist students with major and minor changes.
+ Assist students with Study Abroad program exploration.
+ Assist with the completion of forms for graduation, etc.

(Substitution forms, Senior Audits, etc.)
+ Communicates with students and faculty about academic issues.
+ Follow up with students of risk.
+ Handle recruitment materials.
+ Distribute internship and job opportunities to current students.
+ Maintain database of graduates.
+ Maintain Lyris email list of current students.
+ Handle all exit procedures.

(Interviews)
+ Attend TSI Texas Success Initiative and other University-led trainings intended for advisors.
+ Assist with Red Raider Orientation and group advising activities.
+ Various duties as required.

**Grant Funded?:**

No

**Pay Basis:**

Hourly

**Work Location:**

Lubbock

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Degree in LA, NRM, AAEC, AEC, or Related Field.

Related experience in Academic Advising.

**Department:**

Ag Sciences and Natural Resources

**Required Attachments:**

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

**Job Type:**

Part Time

**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.

**Job Family:**

Academic & Student Services

**Job Sub Family:**

Academic Advising

**Hourly Pay Range:**

$16.39 - $21.30 - $26.25

Required Skill Profession

Other General