About this role
Assistant Advisor - International - Texas Tech K12
Position Description: Aids in advising individuals and providing guidance services.
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.
About the Department and/or College: Texas Tech K-12, a unit of the Texas Tech University Online division, is a state-approved online kindergarten through 12th-grade school that has been meeting students' needs for more than 25 years. Affiliated with Texas Tech University, a Carnegie tier-one research institution, Texas Tech K-12 boasts a rigorous curriculum that allows students to work ahead, make up failed credits, and achieve their goals from wherever they are. Texas Tech K-12 is a Candidate for Accreditation with NCA CASI, NWAC, and SACS CASI. Texas Tech K-12 began in 1993 as a "Special Purpose District" designed to help students whose educational needs were not adequately met by traditional school districts. Since then, we have grown to serve students across the country and more than 70 nations around the world.
Major/Essential Functions: • • Effectively assist the academic elements involved in the TTU K-12 International Partnerships including but not limited to assisting teachers, validation of student transcripts, and adherence to graduation requirements as set forth by the Texas Education Agency. • Attend conferences, online meetings and calls concerning all types of issues with students, parents, or other stakeholders as necessary. • Assist Academic Coordinators, Principals, and Registrar with escalated issues by researching information within our systems and finding solutions. • Work with departments internally to mediate and ensure teachers have necessary resources. • Perform other duties as assigned. • Assist with daily and seasonal processes to ensure efficiency with course enrollments, student admissions, student IDs, folder creation, entrance exams, and transcript evaluation. • Assist with data entry for international partnership students to ensure student information is up to date within the SIS including demographic, profile, state assessment, and course completion information. •
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Computer literate in Word, Excel, Office, and have knowledge of the SIS and LMS. • Ability to use video conferencing platforms. • Excellent and effective written and oral communication skills. • Ability to work and perform on several projects simultaneously. • Ability to make sound judgments. • Active listening • Critical thinking • Detail oriented • Ability to solve problems quickly and handle escalations
Required Qualifications: High school graduation or the equivalent plus four (4) years progressively responsible experience in a related area; additional job related education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of current and future trends concerning online education. Experience in working in various LMS and SIS platforms. Experience working in education or customer service.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Special Instructions to Applicants: The following must accompany the application:
• Resume/CV • Cover Letter • Professional/Personal Reference To complete the application process, you must click on the Pre-Employment Affidavit link below to complete an additional form. Once the form is complete, you must return it within 5 business days, to Cynthia Barbosa at e-mail [email protected]; Please email Cynthia Barbosa for any problems concerning the Pre-Employment Affidavit. • TO ACCESS THE FORM PLEASE CLICK HERE: Pre-Employment Affidavit
Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a post-offer, pre-employment Texas Tech University background check, and in addition, a Texas Education Agency criminal background check and fingerprinting as required by the Texas Legislature for independent school districts.
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.