Admissions Advisor

Admissions Advisor

Requisition ID req37159 Working Title Admissions Advisor Position Grade 10 Position Summary

The Admissions Advisor processes admissions applications, determines admissibility, transferability of credit, and residency for tuition purposes for all new and readmitting undergraduate, and non-degree students. Additionally, this position processes admissions applications for graduate admissions.

The Admissions Advisor acts as a liaison with various constituencies including students, parents, high school and college officials, faculty, academic departments, and colleges. The position utilizes computerized systems to communicate with students, process admissions applications, prepare reports, analyze data, and assist with the implementation of admissions-related policies and procedures.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an education environment
• Experience with student information systems such as Ellucian, Salesforce, and Microsoft solutions such as Outlook and Teams
• Experience working as part of a team
• The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Spanish

Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Admissions Office (085A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $19.76 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 7/22/2026 Eligible for Hiring Incentive Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is NOT eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA). Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Attach a resume/UNMJobs, cover letter, and three professional references (one must be a supervisor reference).

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.