Academic Counselor

Lubbock

40975BR

Student Disability Services

Position Description

Performs academic counseling or training at the individual level. May supervise counselors or other employees. Performance is based on individual counseling effectiveness and overall program results obtained.

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

Provides short-term, academic and personal counseling to students with disabilities, including discussing academic progress, tutoring support, study skills, time management, and organization strategies, as well as other areas of skills or concern that might affect the student's academic progress. Sets clear work objectives and goals and creates a student academic growth plan for each student to reach these goals. Collaborates with all Student Disability Services staff and maintains a close working relationship with all university departments that offer assistance on individual student cases.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years experience in related area. Additional education in a related area may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education, Psychology, Counseling, or other related field of study directly related to assigned work. One year of college student counseling experience. Additional education in related area may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Occasional Duties

Assigns students to tutors and manages the tutor-match relationship, including providing quality support and guidance to tutors, communicating any issues and concerns to supervisory staff, and actively problem-solving any tutoring issues that may affect tutoring services or tutor development
Communicates and collaborates with parents, guardians, and students, as permitted, about student academic progress and other information that may affect the student's academic progress and communicates concerns or issues immediately.
Maintains confidentiality of student records and excellent documentation, including documenting each weekly meeting, updates from tutors, emails, phone calls, and other contacts as they relate to the student's academic progress and participation in the TECHniques Center. Notifies relevant Student Disability Services staff of any student concerns or issues. Exhibits knowledge and implementation of FERPA guidelines.
Assists in the tutor recruitment, interviewing, and hiring process and communicates course needs and concerns to appropriate staff to ensure quality tutoring services. Participates in the planning and implementation of tutor training each semester, including assisting with preparations, preparing and presenting training sessions, and participating in the evaluation process. Engages in tutor development by providing guidance, suggestions, and feedback to tutors on how to improve tutoring skills, assist students, maintain policy adherence, and develop professionally. Collaborates with supervisory staff to implement tutor development suggestions.
Performs related work and other duties as assigned by TECHniques Center and Student Disability Services supervisory staff, including, but not limited to, participating in orientations, move-in days, and other special events as requested and representing Student Disability Services and the TECHniques Center on campus committees and collaborations.
Engages in professional development by attending conferences, campus training meetings, and webinars and by submitting annual national conference proposals, as permitted and dictated by supervisory staff. Shares knowledge and skills gained at all trainings and conferences with other staff to improve staff knowledge and skills.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Recommendation/Referral, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

18.48

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

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

travels to conferences to present and for professional development training

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.