Department Contact: Janie Gutierrez, 505-287-6625, janieg61@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Position Details

Position Title: Admissions Advisor

College/Division: GRCC Grants CC

Department: 950850-GRCC STUDENT SERVICES CTR

Location: Grants Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 43,908.80-49,397.27

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Normal 8-5 M-F 40 hours per week. Work schedules will be adjusted as needed to accommodate recruitment events occurring outside of regular business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Admissions Advisor at NMSU Grants supports recruitment, outreach, and enrollment through regular high school visits, community engagement, and admissions advising. This position assists prospective students and families with admissions, academic programs, financial aid, and enrollment while supporting dual credit and campus recruitment initiatives.
Outreach & Recruitment
• Visit high schools across the greater Cibola County area to promote the NMSU Grants academic program and to support recruitment initiatives.
• Conduct campus tours, formal and informal presentations, and other recruitment activities.
Student, Family & Engagement
• Advises prospective students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admissions, new student orientation, registration, and related university requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from prospective students regarding admissions, academic programs, financial aid, and other enrollment-related topics.
• Guides students through the admissions process, coordinating with other organizational units to facilitate enrollment.
• Plans and implements campus and community outreach activities in collaboration with Student Services units and other campus departments.
• Provides policy interpretation and advisement, as appropriate, in accordance with university policies, accreditation standards, and privacy laws.
• Supports the dual credit enrollment process by collaborating with high school partners, students, families, and campus departments to facilitate admissions and application processing.
Marketing & Promotion
• Prepares form letters, communications, presentations, and informational and marketing materials in support of recruitment efforts.
• Coordinates inquiry campaigns to engage prospective students and support enrollment initiatives.
• Supports recruitment communications and promotional activities designed to increase awareness of educational opportunities at NMSU-Grants.
Data, Application & Enrollment Management
• Manages assigned caseloads of applicants and coordinates admissions inquiries and follow-up activities.
• Processes admissions paperwork (i.e., transcripts) and processing in support of enrollment initiatives.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Other Requirements
• Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment events, with corresponding adjustments to the regular work schedule.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Bachelor's degree in a related field and One (1) year of experience related to the job duties and responsibilities as outlined

Special Certification/Licensure: 
Must be able to obtain an NMSU defensive driving permit.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.