Admissions Advisor Associate

NMSU Conference Services; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University Alamogordo is seeking an Admissions Advisor Associate to engage with prospective students, current students, staff, and the community. You will represent the university at campus and off-campus events, travel to nearby communities such as Tularosa, Cloudcroft, and Mescalero, and maintain recruitment reports to measure effectiveness.

A Bachelor's degree or an Associate's with experience is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
• Environment: Work is normally indoors. Physical effort: Moderate physical activity. Lifting up to 25 pounds or standing/walking for >4 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• To serve as a representative for New Mexico State University Alamogordo in speaking with groups such as potential students, current students, staff/faculty, and other organizations requesting information.
• To recruit and attend campus and off-campus events providing details about programs and resources, including travel to surrounding communities.
• Maintain recruitment reports and develop relationships with community members/organizations and area partnerships. Assist in advising sessions and scheduling events for dual credit information.

Education

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

Job description

Closing at: Sep 9 2026 - 23:55 MDT

Department Contact: Aidee McKinney, 575-437-6860, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Are you passionate about education, community engagement, and helping students achieve their goals? New Mexico State University–Alamogordo (NMSU-A) is seeking a dynamic, motivated Admissions Advisor to join our team!

Position Title: Admissions Advisor Associate

College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC

Department: 920900-ALCC STUDENT SERVICES

Location: Alamogordo Community College

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80

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: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: may include evenings and/or weekends

Job Duties and Responsibilities: To serve as a representative for New Mexico State University Alamogordo in speaking with various groups such as potential students, current students, staff/faculty, and other organizations/parties that are requesting assistance in knowledge and information for our community campus. To be a recruiter and attend both campus/off campus events that would provide details regarding our programs and resources for our campus. This would include travel time to our surrounding communities such as: Tularosa, Cloudcroft, and Mescalero; K-12 schools and community events. Maintain reports for recruitment efforts.

Assists our perspective and current students on information to complete a successful admittance process. This will be in assistance to our Admissions department, along with our Admission Specialist Processors. They will serve assistance students in understanding our programs and the next steps of continuing of enrollment process. Develops good network connections with various parties such as community members/organizations, surrounding area partnerships, and system-wide personnel. They will assist in development and participation of co-curricular events on campus/off campus to maintain retention. Be involved in events such as graduation, Student Services events, campus communications, and campus visits. Assist in coordinating New Student Orientation. Maintaining a relationship with our surrounding high school/homeschools/private schools and assisting with Dual Credit efforts. They will maintain records of dual credit students, such as scheduling appointments with Academic Advisors for advisement sessions on next semester courses. Scheduling events for both Admissions and Academic Advisors to attend each school and provide dual credit information.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort: Environment: Work is normally performed indoors. Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity. Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day. Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

NMSU Global Campus

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 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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EEO Statement

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