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41730BR

Extended Job Title:

TTU K-12 Advisor

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:

41730BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

+ Assist leaders and others in the department with projects and assignments, including research of information. Responsible for helping TTU K-12 provide global educational opportunities, market recognition, and increase sales.

+ Maintain and monitor student files. Follow up with students and parents regarding enrollments and progress with coursework. Contact student frequently and routinely to help foster a sense of community for our students.

+ Approve student admissions and enrollments, work with registrars, school officials, and other agencies involved in a student's education. Evaluate transcripts and ensure students are enrolled according to Texas graduation requirements.

+ Handle inbound and outbound customer service inquiries via email, phone, or any other means TTU K-12 deems necessary to support our customers. Properly utilize all systems to document customer service interaction. Mediate between faculty and students. Serve as primary point of contact between students and Learning Coaches and teachers and/or school administration.

+ Assist in matching high school graduates with appropriate post-high school experiences. Help students and parents in understanding the college admission and financial aid processes by providing access to current, clear, and concise information concerning the wide-range of post-secondary educational opportunities available, entrance requirements, financial aid, curricular offering, costs, admission, and financial aid deadlines, and the variety of early admission and early decision programs available.

+ Adhere to strict confidentiality and other ethical standards. Pursue and apply continuous education and training to increase efficacy with the dynamic needs of their students and families.

+ Increase student and Learning Coach engagement within the school to drive improved academic growth. Provide consistent support throughout the student experience.

+ Assist with other duties as assigned by supervisor.

+ **Work with adult learners through a TWC partnership to advise, counsel, and provide career and college counseling.**

+ Computer literate in Word, Excel, and Access. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to handle multiple projects. Ability to work in teams and work effectively under stressful situations. Ability to plan and organize. Detail oriented.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

4000

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Be knowledgeable of confidentiality standards, including FERPA. Knowledge regarding graduation plans and college and career readiness.

+ Master's Degree Preferred or Texas Certified Teacher Certification. Two years working with students in an academic K-12 environment. Counseling experience. Education and training may be substituted for previous work experience.

Department:

TTU K12 Advising

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Academic Support Professionals

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

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

Qualified applicants for this position will be subject a pre-employment Texas Tech University background check, and in addition, a Texas Education Agency criminal background check and fingerprinting as required by the Texas Legislature for independent school districts.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

Texas Tech University K-12, a unit of the Texas Tech University Online division, is a state-approved online kindergarten through 12th-grade school that has been meeting students' needs for more than 25 years.

Affiliated with Texas Tech University, a Carnegie tier-one research institution, TTU K-12 boasts a rigorous curriculum that allows students to work ahead, make up failed credits, and achieve their goals from wherever they are.

Texas Tech University K-12 is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI.

TTU K-12 began in 1993 as a "Special Purpose District" designed to help students whose educational needs were not adequately met by traditional school districts. Since then, we have grown to serve students across the country and more than 70 nations around the world.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The following must accompany the application:

+ Resume/CV

+ Cover Letter

+ Professional/Personal Reference

To complete the application process, you must click on the Pre-Employment Affidavit link below to complete an additional form. Once the form is complete, you must return it within 5 business days, to **Madison Haines** at e-mail [email protected] ; Please email **Madison Haines** for any problems concerning the Pre-Employment Affidavit.

+ TO ACCESS THE FORM PLEASE CLICK HERE: Pre-Employment Affidavit (http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/documents/Pre-EmploymentAffidavit.pdf)

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:

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:

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.