Academic Advisor,Sr

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Tuition remission and dependent ed.

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Honors College seeks a Senior Academic Advisor to support prospective, current, and transfer students, guiding them through honors requirements, program options, and registration. You will work with a dynamic team, connect students to resources, and help achieve retention and graduation goals.

Responsibilities include monitoring progress, processing academic paperwork, presenting at orientations, and participating in recruitment efforts while maintaining strict FERPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Experience with evaluating transcripts and advising within higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of FERPA, student retention and progression concepts, and advising best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor student progress and maintain accurate advising records.
• Provide academic advising and guidance to honors students and assist with degree planning.
• Support recruitment and admissions activities and represent the college at campus events.

Skills

Communication skills

Transcript evaluation

Multitasking

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

The UNM Honors College offers rewarding opportunities for intensive, interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and liberal-arts education to motivated, talented, and creative undergraduates across all majors. From unique interdisciplinary seminars and study abroad programs to faculty-mentored research, we foster a vibrant community of scholars.

The UNM Honors College is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Senior Academic Advisor to support prospective, current, and transfer students. In this vital role, you will help students navigate honors requirements, connect with campus-wide opportunities, and shape a truly unique undergraduate experience while supporting the college's retention and graduation goals.

The successful candidate will work in a dynamic team environment, partnering closely with the Academic Advising Coordinator in the Honors College and other campus stakeholders to help students map out academic goals, understand program options, and navigate course registration. You will receive guidance, training, and mentorship from the Office for Academic Strategies (OAS), which trains, supports, and coordinates academic advisors across campus. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring student progress, processing academic paperwork related to program completion, and connecting students to vital academic resources, experiential learning opportunities, and campus support services. Additionally, you will represent the college by presenting to small and large audiences at various university events, including New Student Orientations.

Candidates must possess the ability to maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA regulations, school policies, and other applicable state and federal laws. The ideal applicant will bring a solid understanding of student retention and progression issues, along with strong knowledge of web-based advising tools and the ability to accurately evaluate student transcripts and records. Strong organizational skills are essential, including the ability to manage competing priorities and work successfully within tight deadlines. Finally, candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective presentations to both large and small audiences. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring student progress, processing academic paperwork related to program completion, and connecting students to vital academic resources, experiential learning opportunities, and campus support services. Honors advisors are also expected to participate actively in the recruitment and admissions process, and to represent the college by presenting to small and large audiences at various university events, including New Student Orientations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides consultation, guidance and advisement to students within an academic Honors College regarding academic plans and strategies; maintains appropriate records regarding student consultations.
• Connects students to resources and services across the institution in support of individual student success and in partnership with student success personnel.
• Processes, verifies, and/or approves academic paperwork and records; updates academic records, reviews external documents, evaluates transfer work, and processes academic exceptions to curriculum requirements.
• Monitors student progress to degree attainment and conducts degree checks to ensure compliance with degree program requirements.
• Presents on standard advisement topics at large and small workshops and orientations.
• Provides input to departmental leadership regarding the development of advisement, recruitment, and/or curricular programs offered by the Honors College; may research information, compile statistics and gather and compute various data, as needed. Provides training and functional guidance to lower-level advisors, where applicable.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Comprehensive knowledge of student advisement principles, academic policies, curriculum requirements, retention/progression issues, and experience evaluating transcripts, graduation requirements, and transfer credits.
• Proven ability to assess and interpret individual student needs, exercise independent judgment in problem-solving, and provide appropriate campus resource referrals.
• Strong interpersonal, active-listening, written, and online communication skills, with an emphasis on working effectively with diverse student populations, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community.
• Experience supporting student recruitment and admissions initiatives.
• Demonstrated proficiency in multitasking, preparing reports, managing student records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and delivering team-based, customer-focused service.

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Honors College Admin (787A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Pay

Hourly: $22.40 - $31.46

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.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

11/1/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Veteran Preference Program

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.

Equal Opportunity 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.

Background Check Information

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.