Academic Advisor

Waco

40296BR

Waco MCC TTU

Position Description

Performs academic advising, educational, professional, or other basic academic advising or training at the individual or group level as appropriate. Supports the director by performing administrative assistant duties in both the academic and operational activities of the regional site. Work is performed under supervision with performance based on individual advising effectiveness and overall program results obtained. This is a part-time position (30 hours weekly) based at the TTU at Waco regional site receiving full benefits.

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.

About the Department and/or College

TTU Online, a division of the Office of the Provost, is dedicated to supporting online and distance students, faculty, and staff. From kindergarten through high school to online bachelor's and graduate programs through lifelong learners aged 50 and over (and everything in-between), we offer flexible, affordable, attainable, and prestigious educational solutions.

Major/Essential Functions

• Perform academic advising, educational, professional, or other basic academic advising or training at the individual or group level as appropriate.
• Work closely with advisors and administrators at community college to develop and maintain degree plans and transfer guides.
• Track potential students, student enrollment, and graduation rates for extended campus.
• Work with academic advisors on community college campus to ensure understanding of degree pathways.
• Provide basic assistance to students for admissions, scholarships, and financial aid information.
• Work with prospective students to develop degree plans.
• Provide administrative assistance to the director.
• Serves as the main point of contact for all prospective and current students.
• Provides oversight for phone calls, emails, scheduling appointments, and events.
• Provide basic support for faculty and staff office equipment and supervise student workers, their schedules, and job responsibilities.
• Help maintain database for prospective, incoming, and current students and compile historical data to maintain the alumni database.
• Provide administrative assistance to other advisors, recruiters, program managers, and director as needed.
• Attend recruiting events on community college campuses, high school campuses, and community events. Work with admission specialists and recruiters from regional sites to organize events. Help plan transfer fairs during the fall and spring semesters. Attend community functions as requested and help plan, prepare and coordinate graduation events in Spring and Fall and scholarship receptions.
• Coordinate with Online Student Advocates to support current and new student success for online students receiving advising services locally.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; one year related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

Other duties as requested by the director.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

17.77

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.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday - Thrusday)

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Academic Support Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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