Academic Advisor

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,945 - 36,616; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance package

Educational benefits through tuition remission

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Albuquerque, NM is looking for a full-time Academic Advisor for the Dental Hygiene Program. This role involves conducting academic advising sessions, assisting students with academic policies, and maintaining accurate advising records. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers benefits and requires adherence to the University's influenza vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct academic advising sessions for Dental Hygiene students.
• Assist students navigating academic policies and program requirements.
• Maintain accurate advising records and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Dental Medicine's Division of Dental Hygiene has an exciting opportunity for an experienced full-time Academic Advisor. As an important member the Academic Advisor will directly provide day-to-day support to the Dental Hygiene Program.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an academic or healthcare administrative environment and will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a high level of organization, discretion, and professionalism. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate program and student needs are essential.

The Academic Advisor must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive student and institutional information.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and conduct academic advising sessions for Dental Hygiene students, including one-on-one meetings related to academic planning, progression, performance concerns, and graduation requirements.
• Assist students in navigating academic policies, procedures, and program requirements specific to the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
• Maintain accurate advising records and documentation related to student consultations, academic plans, and referrals.
• Support student recruitment efforts, including participation in outreach activities, information sessions, and recruitment events.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of newly admitted Dental Hygiene students, including preparation and delivery of orientation sessions and advising workshops.
• Provide ongoing support to students during key transition points throughout the program.
• Input routine data into databases and electronic tracking systems; complete forms and academic program documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist in analyzing academic records and tracking student progress under the guidance of senior advising or administrative personnel.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• Previous administrative or academic advising experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience supporting health sciences, dental, or clinical education programs.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, or similar electronic tracking systems.

Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: Department of Dental Medicine (525A)
• Employment Type: Staff
• Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time
• Status: Non-Exempt
• Pay: Hourly: $19.56 - $26.58
• 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
• Eligible for Remote Work: No

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.

For best consideration, applicants should attach a current resume/UNMJobs application and provide three professional references.

EEO Statement

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.

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 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.