Community Advisor 2027-2028

918028No5639408910.00.007/09/2026Community Advisor 2027-2028Texas Tech University The Community Advisor (CA) has primary responsibilities in community building, administration, on-call/emergency response and departmental and campus support. The CA is responsible for establishing a community environment that is focused on student learning and student success. In order to accomplish this, the CA is expected to play a variety of roles. The CA must be flexible and creative in their role as an educator, advisor, mentor, and educational programmer to meet the needs of their residents. This position requires a substantial time commitment and the ability to be available and accessible to the members of their community. The Community Advisor is a member of the Residence Life Student Staff and is supervised by Residence Life Professional Staff. In the event of a vacancy, staff may be asked to fulfill a role or have other job duties added to their position to meet the needs of the students and the department. Every effort will be made to recruit and fill positions as quickly as possible to allow staff to return to the duties for which they originally were hired. 45354BRNoneCommunity Building

• Implement student engagement model within the assigned community promoting individual and group connections and engagement throughout campus. This includes multiple active programs and connection to campus events each semester.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet the needs of complex residents via programming, learning communities, etc.
• Connect and build relationships with residents via various mediums including but not limited to face to face and electronic communication both individually and in groups.
• Promote community development via building walkthroughs, programming and visibility within the hall to foster student ownership and care of residential facilities.
• Participate in required emergency drills (Fire Drills, Severe Weather Drills, etc.) and complete any required paperwork or follow-up in a timely manner.
• Participate in weekly desk shifts at 24-hour desk.
• Assist residents in the completion of Roommate/Suitemate agreements and mediate conflicts as they arise.
• Maintain appearance of residential facilities through bulletin boards, door decorations, and current postings of information and events.
• Promote and support University Student Housing student leadership opportunities via attendance at meetings and assistance with events.
• Communicate student needs to appropriate professional staff.

Administration

• Complete appropriate proposals, evaluations, and intentional interactions as required for the Student Engagement Model or as assigned by supervisor.
• Complete appropriate budget proposals and paperwork as assigned.
• Complete student of concern and incident reporting via Maxient system.
• Provide exemplary customer service to all students, guests, staff and campus stakeholders. Utilize departmental databases and online systems necessary for the operation of the residential complex, including but not limited to EZTrackIt, Roompact, and Canvas.
• Attend all required meetings, including staff meetings, individual meetings with supervisor.

On-Call/Crisis Response

• During assigned on-call shifts, be accessible by the complex on-call number and respond as needed to resident concerns.
• Participate in on-call shifts whenever residence halls are open, which may include student break periods and holidays.
• Be available on a call-to-duty status whenever residence halls are in operation and assist Residence Life staff with residence hall and campus emergencies and major events.
• Work with University Student Housing professional staff and external stakeholders, including the Coordinator On-Call, Night Operations, Texas Tech Police Department, and Crisis Hotline, to respond to student concerns or incidents within the residence halls.
• Ensure accurate reporting and provide follow-up as necessary with student concerns.

Departmental and Campus Support

• Support departmental initiatives within Residence Life including but not limited to Academic Initiatives, Student Leadership, Student Intervention, Recruitment & Training and Summer Conferences. This may include participation in training, staff recruitment, student engagement events, the Student Staff Advisory Council, Carol of Lights, and End of Year Celebration.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to support the academic success of residential students. This includes but is not limited to attending assigned Learning Community Stakeholder Meetings, promoting Residential Tutoring, and connecting students with appropriate academic support resources.
• Familiarize self with area and campus resources designed to promote student success and make necessary referrals.

MonthlyOn-call rotation and office shifts scheduled to support a 24-hour desk operation.LubbockUniversity Student Housing Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CVPart Time Student Job Group Other

A student with full-time enrollment: 12 hours in Fall and Spring; 6 hours in Summer.

Community Advisor applicants should have experience in an on-campus living environment. Successful candidates will have demonstrated leadership experience and academic achievement. A desire to assist students in personal growth and success is necessary. Minimum qualifications for Community Advisor candidates include:

• Must have resided on-campus for a minimum of two semesters.
• Maintain a minimum 2.25 semester TTU/TTUHSC grade point average and 2.5 cumulative TTU/TTUHSC grade point average.
• Must be a full-time student at TTU/TTUHSC enrolled in a minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours or 9 graduate credit hours and no more than 16 undergraduate credit and 9 graduate credit hours. Prior approval is required for additional enrollment.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug test.
• Must maintain good academic and student conduct standing within the university.
• Due to the nature of the Community Advisor position, no additional employment can beheld on or off-campus.

No Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.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.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.