Academic Advisor - Online Programs

Requisition Number: 40666BR

The College of Media & Communication at Texas Tech University is seeking a full-time Academic Advisor for the office of Advising. The Academic Advisor will be responsible with covering the following essential duties:

• Advises students enrolled as a student in TTU Online in one of three majors:  Communication Studies, Digital Media & Professional Communication, Public Relations & Strategic Communication Management.
• Assists with student engagement efforts for the CoMC online student population.
  Cross-trains with other majors to help assist students outside of assigned major and modality.
• Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course selection, class scheduling and registration.
• Attends departmental meetings and works closely with the department chair to help assist with scheduling needs and unique student situations.
• Maintains effective customer service, teamwork and attitude on Zoom as well as face to face during meetings.
• Schedules advising meetings.
• Answers student/faculty/staff emails and phone calls in a timely and courteous fashion.
• Acts as support staff for on campus events such as Red Raider Orientations, Advising Pop-In and Graduations.
• Maintains and updates required forms in student advising, orientations and registration.
• Maintains accurate and complete student records.
• Stays current with TTU and national advising organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; one year related experience.

Application Procedure

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online  at www.texastech.edu/careers, referencing the Requisition Number 40666BR.

The search committee is Chaired by Julia Heard Witt. Questions can be addressed to her at Julia.heard@ttu.edu.