Academic Advisor, Student Support Services

Eastern New Mexico University; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell is seeking an Academic Advisor to guide students toward degree completion and successful transfer plans. The role focuses on enrollment retention, tutoring programs, and referrals to campus resources.

You will maintain advising records, develop Individual Academic Plans, conduct study skills workshops, assist with financial aid forms, and collaborate with the Director of Student Support Services to support at‑risk students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Guidance or a related field required.
• Three years of counseling/advising experience with diverse student populations required.
• Experience serving low-income, first-generation students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic, financial, career and personal advising and referrals.
• Encourage degree/completion of associate degrees or vocational certificates.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate tutoring programs and advising records.
• Develop Individual Academic Plans and conduct study skills workshops.
• Assist students with financial aid and admissions forms and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Academic advising

Counseling

Student support

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Guidance or a related field

Job description

Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Note: This position is funded through an external grant. Continued employment beyond the fiscal year is contingent upon continued funding.

Position Summary: The Academic Advisor is responsible for assisting and encouraging students to remain enrolled in post‑secondary education, complete their degrees, and/or transfer to a four‑year institution. This position reports directly to the Director of Student Support Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide academic, financial, career, and personal advising, as well as appropriate resource referrals, to low-income, first‑generation students and students with disabilities enrolled in academic programs to support student retention and completion.
• Encourage students to complete Associate Degrees (academic or vocational) or vocational certificate programs.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate tutoring programs.
• Maintain advising and counseling records.
• Develop Individual Academic Plans for program participants.
• Conduct study skills workshops and other educational workshops as appropriate.
• Assist students with the completion of financial aid and admissions forms.
• Support campus and community outreach initiatives and provide related support services.
• Supervise tutorial programs, workshops, and tutor training.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively relate to at‑risk students, college instructors, counselors, parents, and community members.
• Understand and maintain student confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Guidance or a related field.
• Three years of experience providing counseling and academic advisement to secondary and post‑secondary students.
• Three years of experience working with disadvantaged, racially and culturally diverse students, including students with disabilities.

Working Conditions

• The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently sits and occasionally stands or walks. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements for this position include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive listing.

Additional Information

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at [phone]. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General.Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either [e-mail], [phone], or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at [e-mail]. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS