Academic Advisor

Texas Tech University•Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Performs academic advising, educational, professional, or other basic academic advising or training at the individual or group level, as appropriate. Work is performed under supervision, with performance based on individual advising effectiveness and overall program results. The role supports students and their families with degree planning, academic progress, orientation, recruitment, career guidance, and administrative tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Meet with students and their families to develop individualized degree plans.
Advise students on university requirements and appropriate course selections.
Conduct regular meetings to monitor students’ progress toward degree completion.
Maintain accurate and current advising records in TTU systems and provide periodic reports and analysis as needed.
Connect students with campus and community resources that support academic success, personal development, and overall well-being.
Coordinate and facilitate new student orientation sessions.
Respond to inquiries from students and families with relevant information and resources.
Represent the department at recruitment and retention events to promote academic programs and support services.
Advise students and their families on career paths related to students’ academic goals and the steps and resources needed to pursue those careers.
Help students explore and connect with campus career development resources.
Assist students with course add/drop processes, registration holds, time-ticket assignments, and permits or overrides with proper authorization.
Support the evaluation of transfer-credit equivalencies.
Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and administrative functions.