The UNM-Valencia campus is accepting applications for the position of Supv, Student Success (TRiO Upward Bound). This is a grant-funded position that ends 08/31/2025 and will be renewed annually based on availability of federal funding. 

This role oversees the full administration and coordination of the TRiO Upward Bound project, including financial and administrative management, personnel supervision, and the integration of services with other college initiatives. Responsibilities also include coordinating student intake and referrals, promoting staff development, managing evaluation efforts, preparing internal and external reports, and serving as the project’s representative in various forums. The Supervisor will oversee student records, data collection, reporting, budgeting, and all TRiO service coordination.

This position provides wraparound services to support student success, including academic coaching/advising for high school students, financial aid guidance, academic success workshops, tutoring, and resource referrals. The Supervisor serves as a student advocate, working closely with faculty and staff to address student needs, track student progress, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and university policies.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution.  With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties.  The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission.  We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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, Administration, Counseling or a related field
• Four or more years' experience with grant administration, grant writing, and/or data analysis
• Four or more years' experience working with first generation, disadvantaged students, and/or rural students
• Four or more years' experience supervising staff and student workers
• Four or more years’ experience with the financial aid and scholarship application process
• Experience as a TRiO staff or student
• Spanish/English Bilingual (written and verbal)

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.