Senior Academic Advisor

Senior Academic AdvisorPerforms 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.Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students. Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.Essential Job Functions:Ensure student success for undergraduate and graduate students through effective advising. Advise undergraduate Theatre Arts & Dance majors and minors; meet individually with each major at least once per semester. Crosstrain as the advisor for graduate students and coverage for the SoTD Lead Administrator – Graduate student advisor's duties, as needed. (40%)Coordinate advising and registration processes for the School of Theatre & Dance students and faculty, including conducting Red Raider Orientation sessions. (10%)Provide routine updates/audits on degree progress to students and relevant faculty. (10%)Assist with the coordination of recruiting activities for the School of Theatre & Dance. Respond directly to prospective students' questions and coordinate with Associate Directors and faculty, when necessary, in support of effective recruiting. Provide information to parents, secondary students, and secondary schools representatives regarding information regarding our undergraduate programs. (10%)Collect and document student and academic information for assessment and accreditation reports, such as NAST and NASD. Execute statistical analysis with minimal oversight. (5%)Contribute to the ongoing quality improvement of departmental methods, communications, tools, and strategies, and serve on the departmental undergraduate committee, curriculum committee, and scholarship committee. (15%)Assess and execute administrative processes for Theatre and Dance's Education students. (5%)Other duties as assigned and relevant to an advising role. (5%)Bachelor's degree required, plus one year relevant experience.Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.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.