Join Our Team
We're hiring! If you're looking for a job where you can make a big difference in students' lives as a member of a high-energy and innovative team, then consider joining our team in Student Engagement at Texas Tech University! We are hiring for multiple new positions - find out more about these opportunities below.
*Note: For priority consideration, please apply before February 19. Positions will remain open until filled.
Job Descriptions
Central Staff Positions
Program Manager: Student Development & Leadership
The Program Manager for Student Development & Leadership will provide direct support and supervision to a large group of undergraduate student employees. Overseeing these students requires a passion for mentoring others and providing guidance to individual students, as well as a level of comfort with designing and leading group training. Additionally, the Program Manager is responsible for the ongoing implementation of the Tech Leadership Institute and Transfer Connection programs.
Application Information
To find out more about the Program Manager: Student Development & Leadership position, including a detailed job description and required qualifications, please visit the Texas Tech Jobs page. (Requisition #32237BR)
Success Team Positions
Student Success Specialists
We are hiring two individuals to work as Student Success Specialists. Student Success Specialists provide specialized retention outreach and support services to students and serve as Academic First Responders to at-risk students. Student Success Specialists are not academic advisors; they do not create degree plans or assist with course selection. Instead, Student Success Specialists complement the work of academic advisors by proactively communicating with students who demonstrate at-risk factors such as low midterm grades, faculty alerts, or attendance issues. Communicating with students both digitally and in-person, they work with students on academic development plans, doing resource referrals as necessary, and helping students clarify their academic and career goals.
Student Success Specialists are embedded in and work directly with an academic college to provide specialized retention outreach and support services to a cohort of students. Their goal is to support ongoing academic success and persistence through graduation.
Application Information
To find out more about the Student Success Specialist position, including a detailed job description and required qualifications, please visit the Texas Tech Jobs page. (Requisition #32165BR)
Student Success Specialist - HSI Initiatives
We are hiring one individual to work as a Student Success Specialist with an emphasis on Hispanic-Serving Student Initiatives. This Student Success Specialist will provide specialized retention outreach and support services to Hispanic, first-gen, and/or low-income students in the College of Arts & Sciences. Student Success Specialists are not academic advisors; they do not create degree plans or assist with course selection. Instead, Student Success Specialists complement the work of academic advisors by proactively communicating with students who demonstrate at-risk factors such as low midterm grades, faculty alerts, or attendance issues. Communicating with students both digitally and in-person, they work with students on academic development plans, doing resource referrals as necessary, and helping students clarify their academic and career goals.
The Student Success Specialists for HSI Initiatives will work collaboratively with the Office of Student Success in the College of Arts & Sciences to provide specialized retention outreach and support services to a cohort of students. Their goal is to support ongoing academic success and persistence through graduation for underserved or underrepresented students.
Application Information
To find out more about the Student Success Specialist - HSI Initiatives position, including a detailed job description and required qualifications, please visit the Texas Tech Jobs page. (Requisition #32280BR)
Lead Student Success Specialist - HSI Initiatives
We are hiring a Lead Student Success Specialist to identify and lead proactive intervention strategies to support Hispanic student success and persistence in the College of Arts & Sciences. Working closely with the Office of Student Success in the College of Arts & Sciences, the Lead Success Specialist will assist in the implementation of collaborative student-centered specific programming initiatives related to community-building, equity, and access for underrepresented students The Lead Student Success Specialist must be comfortable working in a highly cooperative environment and working within a team that relies on a large number of stakeholders to be successful.
The Lead Student Success Specialist may also provide specialized and holistic support to a cohort of students.
Application Information
To find out more about the Lead Student Success Specialist - HSI Initiatives position, including a detailed job description and required qualifications, please visit the Texas Tech Jobs page. (Requisition #32277BR)
Our Department and More
About Our Department
Student Engagement is a team of people who are innovative, creative, and passionate about helping Red Raiders succeed. Our
commitment to student success can be found in our mission, vision, and commitments. These are more than words on a website - we truly live these words out every day
and strive to bring them to our work in tangible ways.
One of the hallmarks of our department is our committment to growth - of ourselves, of our programs, and of our students.
Growth of our employees. We strive every day to be the best versions of ourselves and to learn more about how to help students. We engage in individual and team development to ensure we not only serve our students well but also have fun while doing it. We know that a collegial atmosphere is essential to our success, and we work tirelessly to ensure we create an environment where people enjoy their jobs and can do their best work.
Growth of our programs. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our programs and the methods we use to support students, whether it is through first-year success programming, social media efforts, or academic and career development.
Growth of our students. We are committed to helping every Red Raider meet their academic and career goals. Whether it is the student employees in our department or the students we are working one-on-one with, each student has unique needs and requires an individualized approach to helping them achieve personal success.
We are looking for team members who bring a passion for student success and desire to grow as an individual and as a member of our team. Here in Student Engagement, we are looking forward to the next chapter of our growth, and we hope you consider joining us.
Working for Texas Tech
Texas Tech is recognized as one of the 2021 Great Colleges to Work for, and with good reason! When you ask people what they love about working at Texas
Tech, one of the first things they will say is, "the people!" On campus there is a
tangible energy and excitement, coupled with a down-to-earth and friendly atmosphere.
Other great things about Texas Tech are the competitive benefits and holiday leave schedule. We foster a family-friendly environment that is accommodating to mothers as well as offering affordable family benefits. There are also opportunities to get discounted tickets to athletics events, get an employee membership to the Rec Center, receive mental health support, and get a tuition waiver for a class each semester.
Finally, we love all the professional development opportunities available to help staff become better team members and better leaders. We truly believe the success of our team is related to the success of our individual team members, and Texas Tech is committed to investing in each and every member of our Red Raider family.
Life in Lubbock
If you're considering relocating or are new to the Lubbock area, we'd love to let
you know more about the Hub City! We like to say that Lubbock is a big small town. There are lots of restaurants,
live music venues, and places to get out and enjoy the warm weather. While Lubbock
can sometimes rival Chicago in the title of the Windy City, the truth is that we boast
over 250 days of sunshine a year while also getting to enjoy the occasional snow day.
If you're looking for an affordable city with the friendliest people in Texas, then
Lubbock is the place to be!
Lubbock is also home to an international airport and a short (in Texas-terms, anyway) drive to the DFW, Austin, San Antonio, Santa Fe, and Ruidoso areas. If the outdoors is your thing, about an hour and half north you can find top-notch hiking as well!
To learn more about the city and the great things it has to offer, we recommend checking out Visit Lubbock and Lubbock in the Loop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a Student Success Specialist and an Academic Advisor?
The roles of the Student Success Specialists and Academic Advisors have several points of overlap. Both roles are committed to helping students succeed, guiding them to achieve their academic and career goals, and getting students connected to resources. However, Student Success Specialists do not assist with degree plans or course selection. Additionally, the Student Success Specialists are intended to complement academic advising by proactively reaching out to at-risk students.
While we know advisors help at-risk students as well, many of our advisors have a large number of students they serve. The goal of the Student Success Specialists is to take some of the burden off of advisors and provide an additional layer of support to students.
Should I apply for more than one position?
If you have an interest in joining our Student Success Team but aren't sure which position would be the best fit, then we encourage you to apply for all the positions you are interested in. We will be conducting all of our hiring processes simultaneously to build the best team possible.
Why is there a deadline on the application?
The all positions will remain open until filled. However, we will begin reviewing applications after February 19 so that we can see our entire applicant pool and make the best decisions regarding our team.
Do I have to live in Lubbock, or are these remote positions?
Our Student Success team members meet face-to-face with students and will need to be able to report for work at our main Lubbock campus.
Student Engagement
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Address
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Phone
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Email
studentengagement@ttu.edu