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Senior Academic Advisor - Rawls College of Business

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17.69–$22.98 Per Hour
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Academic Background, Accounting, Administrative Skills, Adobe Creative Suite, Budgeting, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Conferences, Customer Support/Service, Data Science, Finance, Information Technology & Information Systems, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Market Research, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Supply Chain Management, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Lubbock, TX
POSTED
18 days ago

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 and activities designed to improve retention, persistence, and recruitment.
  • 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.
  • Engage in professional development activities, including but not limited to, memberships in professional organizations; attendance at conferences, workshops, division, and department training sessions.
  • Participate in the planning, implementation, and the evaluation of the academic advisement program's goals and objectives.


Grant Funded?

No

Pay Basis

Hourly

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to keep accurate, detailed records, ability to handle large volumes or work
  • Excellent computer skills, working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Experience in working with students, customers, or clients
  • Two years work experience involving detailed work and customer services


Department

Rawls College of Business

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, plus one year relevant experience.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

About the Department and/or College

The Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration is AACSB accredited and houses the Lyons 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 5,500 undergraduate and 1000 graduate students.

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

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.

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family

Academic Advising

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Banner, Xtender and the ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to make decisions in accordance with established regulations and policies, ability to interact with graduate students from various backgrounds, two years progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience, one year of which must involve advising students in an academic environment.


Hourly Pay Range

$17.69 - $22.98 - $28.32

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