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Academic Specialist
Position Description Analyze and coordinate student records. Guide students in their academic career to achieve both short term and long term goals based on their abilities and interests. 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. Major/Essential Functions The Academic Specialist will coordinate and prepare students for educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. These experiences will be items like internships, externships, Alumni Mentorship Program, etc.
In addition, the Academic Specialist will also:
- Work with Honors College students in a high-touch mentoring role for students who seek professional and career guidance, externship and internship placement, and shadowing experiences within a career field.
- Facilitate externship and internship placement for Honors College students.
- Working with the Associate Director of Systems and Administration, serve as day-to-day facilitator of the Honors College Alumni Mentoring Program.
- Educate Honors students on the career development process and opportunities that exist (internships, externships, and experiential learning, jobs, graduate school).
- Serve as liaison and resource for the Honors College; foster intentional relationships with other advisors, offices, student success specialists within the university, colleges, and departments.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, community organizations, and employers to expand offerings for student externships and internships.
- Maintain thorough and accurate records of every student interaction using a variety of electronic record-keeping tools.
- Assist with all graduation activities including commencement, reception and presentation of diplomas and other duties as assigned.
- Participate in events, activities and campaigns designed to improve retention.
- Plan and implement an assessment plan for the Classroom to Career (C2C) initiative within the Honors College.
- Engage in professional development activities, including but not limited to, membership in professional organizations, attendance at conferences, workshops, division, and College training sessions.
- 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.
- Connect students to appropriate resources for mental health and basic needs identification.
- Promote student integration within the college and university campus.
- Attend Medallion and Convocation ceremonies within the College; support student participation in engagements within the College.
- Duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience. Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to handle large volumes or work, excellent computer skills, experience in working with students, customers, or clients, a minimum of two years' work experience involving detailed work and customer
- service. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with established regulations and policies, ability to interact with students from widely diverse backgrounds, two years progressively responsible consulting experience,
- one year of which must involve advising students in an academic environment.
- Willingness to be certified in Mental Health First Aid.
- Experience working with Honors students.
- Experience working collaboratively within a team to promote academic success and student wellbeing.
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 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. Schedule Details M-F, daily hours are flexible (20 hours a week) Job Group Academic Support - Other 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 3A1X1 Army Military Occupational Specialty Code 42L, 42E Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code 0111, 0101 Navy Enlisted Classification Code 1802, 641X |
Texas Tech University
Nov 14, 2024