Lead Administrator - Dallas Transfer Population

Dallas / Ft. Worth

42602BR

Undergraduate Admissions

Position Description

Performs managerial work providing direction and guidance in setting and achieving goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and establishing and monitoring budgets. May plan, assign and supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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

• Assist with development and implementation for transfer events, including Transfer Visit Day, virtual programming, and Transfer Fairs.
• Advise prospective undergraduate students planning to transfer to Texas Tech. Assist students to resolve issues or barriers to enrollment; make appropriate referrals; follow up on student contacts
• Work with academic advisors, instructors, administrators, and other professionals to discuss transfer issues.
• Design, analyze, conduct, and evaluate research related to academic advising needs to transfer student populations. Provide data as requested.
• Coordinate and implement visit schedules for area community colleges in assigned territory.
• Know and apply TTU academic advising policies, standards, and best practices accurately and uniformly, including maintaining confidential files and preparing materials for various entities.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with colleges/departments at TTU & other higher ed institutions to increase applications, admits, and enrollment of transfer students.
• Attend professional development meetings, seminars, workshops, training sessions to strengthen knowledge of current practices/trends in area(s) or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent online and telephone public relations and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well with faculty, staff, students, and administrators.
• Possess the knowledge of procedures required to maintain confidential files along with the ability to prepare materials for various entities.
• Punctual, dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Expected to follow instructions, and perform duties with accuracy and in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in area of expertise or closely related area required. Five (5) years of experience in planning, developing, or implementing programs or research grants. Additional education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position requires eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Recruiting and advising experience, preferred.

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

Monthly

Job Family

Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family

Admissions & Recruitment

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.

Travel Required

Up to 75%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

M-F/8-5 Overtime required, occasionally

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.