Department Contact: Amanda Adler, 575-646-2851, ambarber@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: This position will serve as an Admissions Advisor within NMSU Undergraduate Admissions. The position will provide prospective and current students with guidance and support throughout the undergraduate admissions process, including application assistance, admissions requirements, enrollment processes, and university resources. The position will also assist with recruitment and outreach activities designed to support student enrollment and access to NMSU.

This position will be used to fill multiple vacancies within Undergraduate Admissions to support departmental staffing needs and ensure adequate advising and admissions services for prospective and incoming students.

Position Details

Position Title: Admissions Advisor Associate

College/Division: Student Enrollment and Success

Department: 521010-UNDERGRAD ADMISSIONS & ORIENTATION

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 43,908.80

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: Plans and organizes student admission, orientation or registration functions for the central university division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Serves as a primary point of representation and liaison with respect to student recruitment, orientation and retention programming. Reviews and compiles student applications and data university wide. Participates in the generation of program resources and in the design and development of the program operating goals, objectives, and protocols. May be responsible for maintaining official academic records, evaluating transcripts, advising potential students on admissions, orientation and registration requirements and options, and administers applicable student policies.

Qualifications

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

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred

Special Certification/Licensure: 
Must be able to obtain a NMSU defense driving permit.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

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