Job Opportunities

Counselor

Department
Student Counseling Center 

Position Description
Texas Tech University Student Counseling Center invites applications for a full-time Counselor position (TTU job title: Counselor). The successful candidate will join a cohesive team of dedicated professionals committed to fostering a multiculturally supportive environment. Responsibilities include performing personal, vocational, educational, or other counseling or training at the individual or group level.  May assist in the coordination and management of the program. Work is performed under general supervision with performance based on individual counseling effectiveness and overall program results obtained.

The Student Counseling Center employs 16 senior staff members from various mental health disciplines, 4 full-time doctoral psychology interns within an APA-accredited internship program, several full-time and part-time masters and doctoral level practicum students, 1 case manager, and 3 support staff positions. 

Please visit the Student Counseling Center website for additional information about our department:  http://www.depts.ttu.edu/SCC/

About Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University is a Tier 1 public research institution with an enrollment of over 40,000 students. In addition to undergraduate degrees, TTU offers multiple graduate degrees and houses both a law school and medical school. Texas Tech is a member of the Big 12 Athletic Conference.

Lubbock is an active city located in the plains of West Texas with a regional population of over 300,000. The region boasts an affordable cost of living and has much to offer including many cultural activities, numerous shopping and restaurant options, a sunny and dry climate, and easy access to the mountains of eastern New Mexico. Lubbock Regional Airport offers multiple daily flights to hubs in Dallas and Houston, as well as many other destinations. For more information about Lubbock, please visit:  http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/LivingInLubbock.php

Minimum Qualifications****
Bachelor's degree and one year experience in related area. Additional education in a related area may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Desired Qualifications
Master's Degree and either Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate or Licenses Marriage and Family Counselor-Associate license.

Compensation
The Student Counseling Center offers competitive salaries commensurate with educational background and experience.  Positions include full Texas State Employee benefits, including health care coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, and enrollment in the Teachers Retirement System of Texas pension plan. 

Application Materials
Apply on-line at: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/
Requisition #34928BR     Job Title for position: Counselor

Questions about the position can be directed to Mary Lauren Taylor; 806-742-3674; mary.lauren.taylor@ttu.edu

Application Deadline
Open until filled. 

Start Date
TBD

****Please note that completion of masters degree and associate licensure is expected prior to first day of work.

Reviewed 8/31/23