Lubbock

37273BR

Student Involvement

Position Description

Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and/or program. Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

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

• Responsible for all marketing and public relations strategies regarding Student Organizations and Student Involvement programs.
• Present programs and other appropriate educational outreach activities to student organizations, advisors, incoming students, and the campus community.
• Responsible for researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs to train and support Student Organizations and Student Org leaders.
• Advance philosophies of student development and cultural diversity and actively promote diversity in
• programming and student development.
• Facilitate the development of working partnerships among organization leaders, members, and advisors. Encouraging participation in programs to enhance the success of students.
• Ability to conceptualize and prioritize objectives, exercise effective judgment, and organize work effectively based on an understanding of university/divisional/department policies and procedures.
• Serve as a contact for 600+ student organizations in the areas of registration, training, programming, and advisement.
• Oversee all Student and Graduate Assistants for Student Involvement office.
• Maintain statistics and data for reporting purposes for Student Involvement.
• Provide TechConnect training and support for students and departments across campus.
• Ability to integrate information, policies, and resources for the determination of alternatives, procedures, solutions, and other outcomes associated with the coordination of programs and services.
• Facilitate the student organization and service awards process. Responsible for planning & implementation of Student Org Awards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in student personnel/student affairs or related field is preferred.
Experience and active involvement with student organizations on a college campus is preferred. Graphic design 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, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

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

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

occasional evenings & weekends for programs and events

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

First line Managers

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.