Texas Tech University Hiring for Senior Academic Advisor – Pre-Professional Health Careers at Lubbock, Texas Full Time

32194BR

Extended Job Title:

Senior Academic Advisor – Pre-Professional Health Careers

Position Description:

Performs Academic Advising, educational, professional, or other advanced Academic Advising or training at the individual or group level as appropriate. Responsibilities may include assisting in the analysis of special and/or complex problems. May supervise Academic Advisors or other employees. Performance is based on individual advising effectiveness and overall program results obtained. Work is performed under standard supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requisition ID:

32194BR

Optional Attachments:

Recommendation/Referral

Travel Required:

Up to 100%

Major/Essential Functions:

1. Provides advanced academic, educational, and career advising for all students, fostering lasting and beneficial relationships.

2. Participates in college and university efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate a diverse and successful student body, while evaluating and contributing to departmental efforts of same.

3. Maintains communication with student populations and partners via appropriate channels, initiating and sharing as needed.

4. Pursues and provides accurate information when issues arise, anticipates problems, identifies patterns, and analyses options for optimum potential outcomes.

5. Adopts ongoing quality improvements at the college and university levels, and contributes directly to departmental improvements.

6. Leads by example through strategic participation in professional development and activities, both on campus and off.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

18.48

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

typical workday, M-F 8-5, may be adjusted during peak advising times

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferred, plus one year primary-role advising experience.

Department:

Pre Professional Health Care

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Academic Support Professionals

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

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

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

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:

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.