Academic Advisor-Rawls College of Business

Lubbock

43810BR

Rawls College of Business

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

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited and houses the School of Accounting that holds separate AACSB accreditation. The college offers the BBA degree with majors in accounting, energy commerce, finance, information technology, management, marketing, and supply chain management. Several formats of the MBA program are offered in fulltime, weekend, and online modalities in Lubbock, the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Houston, and San Antonio. The College offers MS degrees in accounting, data science, finance, and marketing research and analytics. A Ph.D. in business administration is offered with tracks in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, and marketing. With a faculty of over 140 and a staff that exceeds 80, the college enrolls over 5,000 undergraduate and 800 graduate students.

Major/Essential Functions

• Responsible for providing educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students.
• Serve as liaison and foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices colleges, and departments.
• Maintaining thorough and accurate records of every student advising interaction using a variety of electronic record-keeping tools.
• Assists with all graduation activities including commencement, reception and presentation of diplomas and other duties as assigned.
• Participating in events, activities and campaigns designed to improve retention.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and the evaluation of the academic advisement program's goals and objectives.
• Engage in professional development activities, including but not limited to, memberships in professional organizations; attendance at conferences, workshops, division, and department training sessions.
• Stay current on changing institutional information including admissions requirements, new programs, course change deadlines, important dates, expanding facilities, updates in college-wide initiatives, transfer requirements, and state and federal mandates.
• First line for mental health and basic needs identification. Serves as a liaison to connect students to appropriate resources.
• Promote student integration within the college and university campus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to keep accurate, detailed records, ability to handle large volumes or work, excellent computer skills, Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to make decisions in accordance with established regulations and policies. Ability to interact with students from various backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; one year related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to be certified in Mental Health First Aid.
• Bachelors degree in education, counseling or academic field directly related to the advisors responsibilities.
• Two years progressively responsible consulting experience, one year of which involves advising students in an academic environment.
• Experience in working with students, customers, or clients,
• Two years work experience involving detailed work and customer services.

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

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family

Academic Advising

Hourly Pay Range

$16.39 - $21.30 - $26.25

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.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

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

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.