Academic Advisor - Adelante

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Categories: Administration and Management
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Aug 16, 2025

Job Description:

Academic Advisor - Adelante

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Academic Advisor - Adelante
41947BR
41947BR

Position Description
Performs academic advising, educational, professional, or other basic academic advising or training at the individual or group level as appropriate. Work is performed under supervision, with performance based on individual advising effectiveness and overall program results obtained. Provides guidance and support to students in their academic journey, helping them navigate courses and plan their careers. The advisor plays a critical role in fostering student success and retention by developing individualized education plans and providing resources for academic and personal development.

The ideal team member must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse student populations.

Major/Essential Functions
Advising and Support:

Works directly with the program director and the program coordinator on project planning and implementation.
Assist students in understanding institutional resources.
Conduct one-on-one advising sessions to assess self-efficacy towards degree completion.
Develop personalized workforce integration or advancement plans that align with students' interests and career aspirations.

Academic Planning:

Guide students to identify tutoring or other resources to improve study habits and grades.
Monitor students' academic performance and provide strategies for improvement, when necessary, beyond what is already provided within each school.

Resource Coordination:

Connect students with campus resources, including tutoring, counseling, and career services.
Provide resource information or referrals on academic skills, time management, and study strategies.
Supports the Title V program Coordinator in facilitating mentor/mentee activities.

Retention and Success Initiatives:

Identify at-risk students and develop intervention strategies to enhance retention.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student engagement and success initiatives.

Assessment and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records of advising sessions and student progress.
Collects and reports data related to student performance and retention to inform advising practices.

Professional Development:

Stay current with academic advising best practices and trends in higher education.
Participate in training sessions and professional organizations related to academic advising.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; one year related experience preferred.

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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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Academic Advisor - Adelante