Admissions Advisor

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM is hiring an Admissions Advisor to process admissions applications, determine admissibility, and assess residency for tuition purposes for undergraduates, readmits, and non-degree students. The role also handles graduate admissions applications.

You will liaise with students, parents, high schools, colleges, faculty, and academic departments, using campus systems to communicate, process applications, prepare reports, analyze data, and contribute to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of related experience.
• A degree above minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: experience in education, with Ellucian, Salesforce, and Microsoft Outlook/Teams; fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions applications and determine admissibility for undergraduates, readmits, and non-degree students.
• Communicate with students, parents, high schools, and colleges; prepare reports and analyze data.
• Assist with implementation of admissions-related policies and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ellucian

Salesforce

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Admissions Advisor

Employer The University of New Mexico

Location Albuquerque, NM

Closing date Aug 26, 2026

Specialty Admissions Position Type Adviser / Advisor Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University

The Admissions Advisor processes admissions applications, determines admissibility, transferability of credit, and residency for tuition purposes for all new and readmitting undergraduate, and non-degree students. Additionally, this position processes admissions applications for graduate admissions.

The Admissions Advisor acts as a liaison with various constituencies including students, parents, high school and college officials, faculty, academic departments, and colleges. The position utilizes computerized systems to communicate with students, process admissions applications, prepare reports, analyze data, and assist with the implementation of admissions-related policies and procedures.

See The Position Description For Additional Information.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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

• Prior experience working in an education environment
• Experience with student information systems such as Ellucian, Salesforce, and Microsoft solutions such as Outlook and Teams
• Experience working as part of a team
• The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Spanish

Additional Requirements

Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Admissions Office (085A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $19.76

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 For Best Consideration Date 7/22/2026 Eligible for Hiring Incentive Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is NOT eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA).

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.