**39639BR** **Extended Job Title:** Summer Community Advisor 2025 **Org Level 1:** Texas Tech University **Position Description:** The Summer Community Advisor (SCA) has primary responsibilities in community building, administration, on-call/crisis response and departmental and campus support. The SCA is responsible for establishing a community environment that is focused on student learning and student success. In order to accomplish this, the SCA is expected to play a variety of roles. The Summer 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 Summer 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. **Requisition ID:** 39639BR **Travel Required:** None **Major/Essential Functions:** **Community Building:** + Implement Residential Curriculum within assigned community promoting the learning goals of Civility, Achievement, Engagement, Character and Independence + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet the needs of complex residents via programming, addressing student needs, etc. + Connect and build relationships with residents via various mediums including face to face and electronic communication + 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 + Complete desk shifts at 24-hour desk as assigned + 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 + Communicate student needs to appropriate professional staff **Administration:** + Complete appropriate proposals, evaluations, and intentional interactions as required for the Residential Curriculum + Complete appropriate budget proposals and paperwork as assigned + Complete student of concern and incident reporting via Maxient system + Provide excellent customer service to residents, visitors and guests + Utilize departmental databases and online systems necessary for the operation of the residential complex, including but not limited to EZ track-it, Roompact, and StarRez + Attend all required meetings including staff meetings and individual meetings with supervisor **On-Call/Crisis Response:** + During assigned dedication shifts, be accessible by the complex on-call number and respond as needed to resident concerns + Participate in dedication 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 Summer School Housing, Student Leadership and Summer Conferences + Collaborate with key stakeholders to support the academic success of residential students. This includes connecting students with appropriate academic support resources + Familiarize self with area and campus resources designed to promote student success and make necessary referrals **Pay Basis:** Monthly **Schedule Details:** On-call rotation and office shifts scheduled to support a 24-hour desk operation. **Work Location:** Lubbock **Preferred Qualifications:** + Have experience in an on-campus living environment. + Demonstrated leadership experience and academic achievement. + Desire to assist students in personal growth and success. **Department:** University Student Housing **Required Attachments:** Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV **Job Type:** Part Time **Job Group:** Service Workers **Shift:** Other **Required Qualifications:** A student with full-time enrollment: 12 hours in Fall and Spring; 6 hours in Summer. _At the time of application_ , the minimum required employment criteria will include: + Candidates must currently have a minimum 2.250 Texas Tech University (TTU)/Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center(TTUHSC) semester grade point average (GPA) and 2.500 TTU/TTUHSC cumulative GPA. + Candidates must be a full time student at TTU or TTUHSC (minimum 12 undergraduate credit hours or 9 graduate credit hours) or have the total equivalent total credit hours between TTU and TTUHSC. + Candidates must be in good academic and judicial standing with the University, Student Judicial Programs and University Student Housing. First semester transfer students must submit academic transcript from most recent institution. _At the time of hire_ , the newly hired CA must maintain the minimum required employment criteria,which includes: + Must have completed a minimum of 24 total credit hours at TTU and/or TTUHSC (12 credit hours for transfer students). + Must have resided in TTU campus housing for at least two semesters (one semester at TTU plus documentation of additional equivalent residential community for transfer students). + Must maintain status as a full time student at TTU or TTUHSC (minimum of 12 undergraduate credit hours or 9 graduate credit hours) or have equivalent total credit hours between TTU and TTUHSC. + Must achieve and maintain a minimum 2.250TTU/TTUHSC semester GPA and 2.500 TTU/TTUHSC cumulative GPA. + Must maintain good academic and judicial standing with TTU/TTUHSC, University Student Housing, and Student Judicial Programs. + Due to the nature of the Community Advisor position, no additional employment can be held on or off-campus. Applicants for this Security Sensitive Level II position will be subject to a criminal background check and must pass a drug and alcohol test after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, but before employment can be confirmed. **Does this position work in a research laboratory?:** No **Safety Information:** Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. **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. **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. **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.