PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

Funding available through 09/30/2025; continuance beyond that date is subject to the department's operational needs as outlined in APPM Policy #3200, Employee Classification.

The University of New Mexico has established branch colleges to serve the citizens of New Mexico and to provide the highest quality of education for students pursuing post-secondary education at different locations throughout the state. Branch colleges respond specifically to the unique needs and multicultural backgrounds of their respective communities by offering community education programs, career education including certificate and associate degree programs, and transfer programs that prepare students for upper division entry into colleges and universities.

UNM-Gallup is seeking dynamic, self-motivated individuals who are ready to provide direct student support and join our team in advisement, placement, and student success. The ideal candidates will be proactive problem-solvers and adept at working in a fast-paced office environment with students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must embody a student-centered, holistic approach with a demonstrated commitment to student success. Familiarity with retention and student coaching strategies is a plus. Candidates must thrive in a collaborative team atmosphere, be proactive, and skilled in multitasking. Candidates will be members of the general advisement team; however, they will also provide direct support to participants of the Native American Student Success Center.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Participates in and assists with advisement and/or consultative services for students of a specific targeted and/or underrepresented population.
• Assists with outreach and retention activities designed to attract, retain, and serve students of the identified population; supports activity logistics, which may include compiling materials, participating in marketing efforts, and reviewing program effectiveness.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of workshops, presentations, and orientations related to the student success activities of the program.
• Undertakes and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
• Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• May assist higher-level personnel in representing the program to internal and/or external constituencies, as well as advising student organizations related to the population of interest, as appropriate to the program.
• May undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

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:

• Basic knowledge of university settings, policies, programs, and services.
• Ability to coordinate and organize educational programs, meetings and/or special events.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Strong listening, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

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.