Admissions Advisor

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

A public research university in Albuquerque is seeking an Admissions Advisor to process applications, determine admissibility, and liaise with students and educational officials. Candidates should have a minimum of a high school diploma, with five years of relevant experience, and be fluent in English and Spanish. The role includes using student information systems like Ellucian and Salesforce. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including health insurance and educational benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least five years of direct experience.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Process admissions applications and determine admissibility.
• Act as a liaison with students, parents, and academic officials.
• Utilize computerized systems for communication and reporting.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Experience with student information systems

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ellucian

Salesforce

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Admissions Advisor

Position Summary

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; at least five 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 one 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.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Spanish.

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity & Background Check

The University of New Mexico is 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. All regular staff positions successfully pass a pre‑employment background check.