Academic Advisor Education

New Mexico State University; New Mexico; On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University is seeking an Academic Advisor Education at Doña Ana Community College to support students in identifying and achieving educational goals. The role involves planning pathways, placing into English and math courses, and guiding dual credit and ECHS pathways across campus and high schools.

The successful candidate will have an Associate's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, problem solving, and attention to detail,

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree plus 2 years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor's degree.
• Evidence of effective communication in application materials.
• Evidence of effective problem solving in application materials.
• Evidence of high attention to detail in application materials.
• Evidence of motivation in application materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist new Education and Early Childhood Education college students, transfer students, readmitted students and continuing students to identify, plan and achieve educational goals that align with their career and life aspirations.
• Discuss the student’s academic habits and provide direction on developing practical skills for academic success. Strategically plan out steps toward graduation, or the completion of the targeted academic goal. Identify and solve problems that impede progress towards an academic goal (i.e., academic, social, work, interpersonal, campus life adjustment). Develop student academic plans. Assist students to place into initial English writing and mathematics courses. Assist students to select courses and register for classes.
• Travel to high school sites to engage with dual credit students and early college high school students and educate students on programs of studies and pathways. Verify eligibility and college readiness for students to participate in the DACC Dual Credit Program. Strategically plan out steps toward completion of Dual Credit Program of Study or ECHS Pathway.
• Assist students during new student Orientations. Connect students with appropriate support programs including Avanza, Academic Readiness Center (ARC), Canvas training, financial aid/scholarships, career services, accessibility services, etc.
• Maintain detailed student advising notes. Update student major, catalog year and concentration in student information system.
• Act as the student responder for faculty-initiated student early alert referrals for caseload students and provides academic guidance to help students connect to meaningful academic supports. Communicate with caseload students about critical dates and deadlines.
• Assist students with academic needs such as the academic portion of financial aid appeals, providing military veteran students with VA degree checks to verify scheduled courses are required, originating and submitting retroactive requests and Adjusted Credit Option requests, managing registration holds as appropriate, and originating course substitutions for administrative review.
• Assist both inbound and outbound transfer students to navigate the process, understand transcript evaluation and solve transfer-related issues.
• Assist students to apply to graduate. Assist in the final degree check process for students who have applied for a degree or certificate.
• Act as an information liaison between the DACC Academic Advising Center and the DACC Education Department.
• Partner with DACC and NMSU professional staff and faculty advisors in the sharing of advising-related information. Assist in training new academic advisors in policy and procedure.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Sep 14 2026 - 23:55 MDT

• 503940
• Doña Ana Community College, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Sep 14 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Connie McLaurin, 575-528-7465, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:

Position Details

Position Title: Academic Advisor Education

College/Division: DACC Dona Ana CC

Department: 941600-DACC ADVISING SVCS

Location: Doña Ana Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable): East Mesa Campus

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80 - $54,885.74 (Commensurate with qualifications.)

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Working extended hours from 5pm-6pm Monday-Thursday is required. Work hours are adjusted through the week to accommodate for this.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist new Education and Early Childhood Education college students, transfer students, readmitted students and continuing students to identify, plan and achieve educational goals that align with their career and life aspirations.
• Discuss the student’s academic habits and provide direction on developing practical skills for academic success. Strategically plan out steps toward graduation, or the completion of the targeted academic goal. Identify and solve problems that impede progress towards an academic goal (i.e., academic, social, work, interpersonal, campus life adjustment). Develop student academic plans. Assist students to place into initial English writing and mathematics courses. Assist students to select courses and register for classes.
• Travel to high school sites to engage with dual credit students and early college high school students and educate students on programs of studies and pathways. Verify eligibility and college readiness for students to participate in the DACC Dual Credit Program. Strategically plan out steps toward completion of Dual Credit Program of Study or ECHS Pathway.
• Assist students during new student Orientations. Connect students with appropriate support programs including Avanza, Academic Readiness Center (ARC), Canvas training, financial aid/scholarships, career services, accessibility services, etc.
• Maintain detailed student advising notes. Update student major, catalog year and concentration in student information system.
• Act as the student responder for faculty-initiated student early alert referrals for caseload students and provides academic guidance to help students connect to meaningful academic supports. Communicate with caseload students about critical dates and deadlines.
• Assist students with academic needs such as the academic portion of financial aid appeals, providing military veteran students with VA degree checks to verify scheduled courses are required, originating and submitting retroactive requests and Adjusted Credit Option requests, managing registration holds as appropriate, and originating course substitutions for administrative review.
• Assist both inbound and outbound transfer students to navigate the process, understand transcript evaluation and solve transfer-related issues.
• Assist students to apply to graduate. Assist in the final degree check process for students who have applied for a degree or certificate.
• Act as an information liaison between the DACC Academic Advising Center and the DACC Education Department.
• Partner with DACC and NMSU professional staff and faculty advisors in the sharing of advising-related information. Assist in training new academic advisors in policy and procedure.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing academic advising in higher education
• Professional experience working with students in education
• Evidence in application materials of effective communication
• Evidence in application materials of effective problem solving
• Evidence in application materials of high attention to detail
• Evidence in application materials of motivation

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives - and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated on the hill above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

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