Academic Admin Coordinator

Lubbock

Academic Admin Coordinator

42263BR

Agricultural and Applied Economics

Position Description

Provide office services by implementing administrative systems, and procedures. Monitors administrative projects for faculty and staff in the assigned academic area.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major / Essential Functions

• Provide comprehensive undergraduate student support, including first-line student contact, maintaining and updating student records, processing grade changes, and documenting any changes in student academic status.
• Serve as an initial point of contact for students seeking assistance with questions, concerns, or issues, providing guidance and support or directing them to the appropriate resources or personnel as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Dean's Office and other university departments to support undergraduate academic advising initiatives and policy alignment.
• Manage all undergraduate student override and permitting requests.
• Conduct senior audits to ensure students meet graduation requirements.
• Organize and coordinate Red Raider Orientation (RRO) sessions, including planning logistics, preparing materials, and ensuring effective student participation.
• Send academic advising notifications and coordinate outgoing communications related to registration, deadlines, academic policies, and upcoming advising sessions with coordination from the department Advisor.
• Manage the scheduling of all academic advising appointments, ensuring advisors' calendars are efficiently utilized and students have timely access to advising resources.
• Manage undergraduate student internship and study abroad program.
• Manage undergraduate related functions such as welcoming new students or organizing quiz bowl or other competitive academic club activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The Undergraduate Academic Administrative Coordinator serves as a central point of contact for advising-related activities and communications within the department. This position plays a key role in supporting undergraduate students by facilitating academic processes, coordinating advising logistics with academic and career advisors, and ensuring effective communication between the Dean's Office, university departments, and students.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus one (1) year related experience; OR a combination of related education and / or experience to equal five (5) years.

Preferred Qualifications

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Job Family

Organizational Administration

Job Sub Family

Administrative Operations

Annualized Pay Range

$40,500 - $52,600 - $64,800

Hourly Pay Range

$19.47 - $25.29 - $31.15

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. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.

Travel Required

None

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

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.