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PositionTitle: Admissions AdvisorUniv
Employee Classification: Admissions AdvisorUniv
College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management
Department: 521010UNDERGRAD ADMISSIONS & ORIENTATION
Internal or External Search:External Open to all applicants
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43908.80
Appointment Fulltime Equivalency: 1.0
Exempt or NonExempt: Exempt
Summary: Empower Future Aggies: Become an Admissions Advisor at NMSU!
Do you thrive in a dynamic studentfocused environment New Mexico State University is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Undergraduate Admissions team as an Admissions Advisor! As an Admissions Advisor youll play a key role in guiding prospective students through the admissions process sharing the incredible opportunities NMSU has to offer and representing the university at events high schools and community gatherings. This position requires a high volume of travel and inperson attendance at a variety of recruitment events making it ideal for individuals who enjoy being on the move and engaging with diverse communities.
Classification Summary:
Serves as an ambassador and representative of the University or Community College with a variety of audiences including prospective students and their families applicants newly admitted students P12 school district students and staff community college students and staff business and other community members University faculty and staff and alumni. Responsible for managing respective recruitment territory which includes extensive fall travel during the six to eight week long recruitment season. Guides prospective students and their families through the application process. Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with key constituencies in recruitment territory. Responsible for assisting with all areas of admission including undergraduate transfer graduate and international recruitment marketing and communications event planning Aggie Welcome Orientation programming family engagement activities campus visits etc.
Classification Standard Duties:
As appropriate to the position reviews and processes Participate in the planning and implementation of annual admission recruitment application and enrollment strategies. Develop marketing strategies recruitment publications and communications travel schedules collection and analysis of aggregate and disaggregate recruitment and demographic data. Conduct campus tours formal and informal presentations telerecruiting and erecruiting. Collaborate with University departments faculty & staff.. Disseminates pertinent information in accordance with applicable laws regulations and University policies in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Advises students and families regarding educational opportunities and options admission orientation registration and other requirements policies and procedures. May determine NonDegree and Freshman admissibility to the university or community college. Extensive travel may be required depending on recruitment territory assignment. Provides policy interpretation and advisement as appropriate in accordance with university policy accreditation standards and privacy laws.
Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelors degree in a related field.; Required Experience:One 1 year of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of current industry best practices customer service standards and procedures systemwide admissions policies standards and procedures. Knowledge of full spectrum of university academic units curricula and programs. Collegelevel maintenance requirements for student records principles policies and procedures. Knowledge of national regional and local student recruitment and retention issues.; SKILLS:Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills especially in public speaking. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer software applications. Demonstrated time and materials management skills. Effective utilization of student information systems and customer relations management systems. Database and records management and/or maintenance skills. General office administrative and secretarial skills.; ABILITIES:Solutions oriented with a high level of creativity and the ability to analyze complex problems. Ability to work independently under pressure and with minimum supervision in addition to being a productive member of a team. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to simultaneously plan deliver and manage multiple activitiesmake effective administrative/procedural decisions and recommendations. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities. Ability to deliver excellent customer service travel and work flexible hours.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual
Special Requirements of the Position
The candidate must be able to accommodate a high volume of travel and maintain flexible availability during peak travel seasons. A valid drivers license is required.
Department Contact: Frida Padilla
Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable
Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Standard Work Schedule:Standard (MF 85
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two 2 hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of averageweight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
