Lead Academic Advisor

Lubbock

41419BR

Computer Science

Position Description

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

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

Computer Science spans the range from theory to practice to cutting-edge inventions. The need for computing professionals and executives has substantially grown over years. Almost every major challenge facing our world is turning to computing for a solution, from conquering disease to eliminating hunger, from improving education to protecting the environment. Exciting possibilities exist for students with degrees in computer science and software and security engineering. Students work with distinguished faculty in applying their math and science skills, gaining valuable hands-on experience, and working on research projects funded by federal, state, and industrial organizations. By learning advanced problem-solving methods, Texas Tech computer science students are prepared to solve the world's challenges in this dynamic and rapidly expanding field.

Major/Essential Functions

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

• Perform related work as required. Carries out other tasks as needed for the benefit of the department and the University.
• Schedule courses. Develops class schedules to assure appropriate departmental courses are offered without conflicting with other courses, outside the department that are required for students' orderly progression toward their degree.
• Maintain files and advise students of their progress toward a degree plan or the completion of a degree plan.
• Assure all students in major are aware of their progress toward their degree. Assure all students in major know what is necessary to complete their degree requirements.
• Support student organizations and services. Assist student organizations with policies and procedures, etc.
• Maintain current files on enrollment and retention data. Assures graduate enrollment and retention data is up-to-date and accurate. Prepares reports on trends as they develop for faculty.
• Develop new procedures to help assure policies are adhered to. Implement policies and procedures pertaining to major and minor areas of study. Assure students are aware of policies and procedures for major and minor program in MSCS, MSSSE, PhD.
• Counsel with students concerning course requirements, filing of degree plans, transfers, grade point requirements, course substitutions, probation and/or suspension. Assure that all students in major are aware of academic requirements and problems.
• Coordinate Graduate Admissions process. Put together new graduate application packets, pulling data from the Graduate Admissions database documents sent to department. Assure that packets are complete, accurate, and ready for the Graduate Admissions committee to review. Process after review and decisions are made.
• Coordinate student pre-registration. Assures that graduate departmental students go through correct procedures during pre-registration.
• Recommend changes in procedures to conform with policy changes and revised degree requirement.
• Actively monitors policies, degree requirements and departmental operating procedures to assure conformance.
• Develop annual report including recommendations.
• Observe work and safety rules. Always abide by work and safety rules in day-to-day operations.
• Perform duties of mass add/drops and instructor verifications for the department. Assists faculty and students with mass add/drops and instructor verifications for the department.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain materials for graduate student orientation, workshops and seminars for the college and department. Assures that orientation material is up-to-date and available to assist in orientation programs.
• Work as a team with all departmental staff. This includes cross training on things like travel, POs, answering phones, and anything else needed for the department to function on a day-to-day basis.
• Coordinate graduate student recruitment program for the department. Works with Chair, university, and college personnel to develop and maintain strong recruitment program.
• Administer regulations regarding academic program requirements set forth by the department and the Graduate Program Committee. Monitors departmental and curriculum requirements and assures students in major are aware of regulations.
• Represent department in graduate orientation and graduate advisor meetings on campus. Assures college and department is well representing in University orientation and advisor meetings.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, plus two years relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Banner, Raiderlink, Cognos Reports, Xtender and Adobe
• Positive individual willing to collaborate with faculty and staff.

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

Minimum Hire Rate

19.21

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

None

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8-5

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, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.