Key Responsibilities:

1. Marketing and Outreach:

○       Plan and execute marketing events and tabling sessions to promote the MSA program.

○       Develop promotional materials and advisement forms to attract potential applicants, including high school students, undergraduate students, and second-career applicants.

○       Travel to events and universities to represent the MSA program and meet with advisors, students, and career changers.

2. Advisement and Recruitment:

○       Conduct individual and group advisement sessions for potential applicants, including high school students, undergraduate students, and second-career applicants.

○       Assist potential applicants in understanding the application process, program requirements, and career opportunities in anesthesia.

○       Meet with potential applicants to discuss program fit, prerequisites, and the benefits of a career in anesthesia.

3. Student Support and Success:

○       Provide ongoing advisement and support to current MSA students.

○       Help students develop and follow personalized academic plans to ensure timely graduation.

○       Create clinical requirement summaries and track students' progress to ensure they meet coursework and clinical requirements.

4. Coordination and Collaboration:

○       Collaborate with faculty, administration, and external partners to support student success initiatives.

○       Travel to and meet with advisors at other universities and high schools to establish and maintain strong referral networks.

○       Coordinate shadowing opportunities at UNM for potential applicants.

5. Program Development and Improvement:

○       Develop and implement strategies to improve student retention and success rates.

○       Regularly assess and enhance advisement processes and tools to better serve students.

○       Participate in continuous professional development to stay informed about best practices in student advisement and success strategies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Ability to travel by vehicle or air, locally, statewide and/or out of state.
• A valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a valid driver's license within thirty days of hire, is required for this job.

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 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:

●       Master’s degree in education, counseling, or a related field.

●       Experience working as an advisor in an academic setting, preferably within healthcare or science programs.

●       Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

●       Proven organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

●       Willingness to travel to represent the MSA program at various events and institutions.

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.

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.