Job Details

40666BR

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:

40666BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

The College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor for the office of Advising. The Academic Advisor will be responsible with covering the following essential duties:

• Advises students enrolled as a student in TTU Online in one of three majors: Communication Studies, Digital Media & Professional Communication, Public Relations & Strategic Communication Management.

• Assists with student engagement efforts for the CoMC online student population.

• Cross-trains with other majors to help assist students outside of assigned major and modality.

• Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course selection, class scheduling and registration.

• Attends departmental meetings and works closely with the department chair to help assist with scheduling needs and unique student situations.

• Maintains effective customer service, teamwork and attitude on Zoom as well as face to face during meetings.

• Schedules advising meetings.

• Answers student/faculty/staff emails and phone calls in a timely and courteous fashion.

• Acts as support staff for on campus events such as Red Raider Orientations, Advising Pop-In and Graduations.

• Maintains and updates required forms in student advising, orientations and registration.

• Maintains accurate and complete student records.

• Stays current with TTU and national advising organizations.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

17.77

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Department:

CoMC Undergradate Affairs

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, 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

About the Department and/or College:

The College of Media & Communication ( at Texas Tech University serves approximately 2500 students across its undergraduate majors and graduate programs.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should apply on-line at

The search committee is Chaired by Julia Heard Witt. Questions can be addressed to her at ...@ttu.edu. For more information about the College, see our web site at www.depts.ttu.edu/comc/.

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.