Department Contact: Melissa Chavira; (575) 6464571; mchavira@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Lead the vision and strategy for a modern, user-centered digital experience that elevates the university’s brand, boosts visibility, and engages students, alumni, and donors across web, mobile, and emerging platforms.

Position Details

Position Title: Digital Experience Specialist

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 540210-MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications.

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: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Digital Experience Specialist will support the institution’s digital presence by implementing,maintaining, and optimizing the university’s websites and digital assets. Working closely with the Director of Digital Experience and other members of the Marketing & Communications team, this role will ensure that the university’s digital platforms are user-friendly, accessible, and aligned with institutional brand and communications goals. The Specialist acts as a hands-on expert — building and supporting websites, integrating analytics, and enabling campus partners to deliver content effectively.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 9 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 7 years of relevant experience. Master's degree or higher preferred.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

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

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.