About this role
Lead Student Success Spec.
Position Description: Supports ongoing academic success and persistence through graduation by leading specialized retention initiatives and programs. Utilizes early alert systems and institutional data to design large-scale intervention plans. Oversees a team of Student Success Specialists who are each embedded in a specific academic college. May work directly with a cohort of students to provide holistic student success support through developing academic development plans, providing resource referrals, and assisting with academic and career goal setting. The Lead Student Success Specialist position is currently restricted for use in Academic Innovation & Student Success.
Major/Essential Functions: • Manages a team of Student Success Specialists (6-8), including evaluation reports and conducting regular meetings. • Builds strong College and campus partnerships through regular communication, meetings, and collaborative efforts. • Implements specific retention initiatives such as enrollment and completion campaigns in conjunction with Raider Success Hub. • Works with Student Success Specialist team to hire, onboard, and develop staff. • Assists with program development, assessment, and growth. • Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance knowledge, skills, and best practices in student success and retention. • May teach at least one assigned section of RRP 1100: Raider Ready for incoming students with the goal of helping them achieve academic and personal success.
Preferred Qualifications: • The nature of this position calls for a professional with knowledge of and/or experience with student development programs on a college campus. • A master's degree in counseling, higher education, or other related field is strongly preferred. • Experience in working directly with college students.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three years of experience developing or managing programs or projects. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education 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.
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.
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.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Possess outstanding verbal and written communication skills • Proven capability in managing multiple deadlines and complex projects • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a cooperative team environment • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software