Recruiter & Admissions Advisor

New Mexico State University; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

NMSU Grants is seeking an Admissions Advisor to join the GRCC Grants CC Student Services Center. The role focuses on outreach and recruitment, guiding prospective students, and coordinating with campus partners to streamline admissions and enrollment processes.

Applicants should have an Associate's Degree (or a Bachelor's) and be prepared for occasional evening or weekend recruitment events. The position is full-time at Grants Community College, with a standard 8-5 schedule and a 1.0 FTE

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
• Must be able to obtain an NMSU defensive driving permit.

Responsibilities

• Visit high schools and local area to promote the NMSU Grants program and support recruitment.
• Advise prospective students and families on admissions, enrollment steps, and financial aid options.
• Prepare recruitment communications and marketing materials to increase program awareness.
• Coordinate with campus units to manage admissions inquiries and enrollment activities.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment events.

Education

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Grants Community College, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Nov 6 2026 - 23:55 MST

Department Contact

Janie Gutierrez, 505-287-6625, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary

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.

Position Details

• Position Title: Admissions Advisor
• College/Division: GRCC Grants CC
• Department: 950850-GRCC STUDENT SERVICES CTR
• Location: Grants Community College
• Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 43,908.80-49,397.27
• 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: Shift: Other Shift
• If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Normal 8-5 M-F 40 hours per week. Work schedules will be adjusted as needed to accommodate recruitment events occurring outside of regular business hours (8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Outreach & Recruitment

• Visit high schools across the greater Cibola County area to promote the NMSU Grants academic program and to support recruitment initiatives.
• Conduct campus tours, formal and informal presentations, and other recruitment activities.

Student, Family & Engagement

• Advises prospective students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admissions, new student orientation, registration, and related university requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from prospective students regarding admissions, academic programs, financial aid, and other enrollment-related topics.
• Guides students through the admissions process, coordinating with other organizational units to facilitate enrollment.
• Plans and implements campus and community outreach activities in collaboration with Student Services units and other campus departments.
• Provides policy interpretation and advisement, as appropriate, in accordance with university policies, accreditation standards, and privacy laws.
• Supports the dual credit enrollment process by collaborating with high school partners, students, families, and campus departments to facilitate admissions and application processing.

Marketing & Promotion

• Prepares form letters, communications, presentations, and informational and marketing materials in support of recruitment efforts.
• Coordinates inquiry campaigns to engage prospective students and support enrollment initiatives.
• Supports recruitment communications and promotional activities designed to increase awareness of educational opportunities at NMSU-Grants.

Data, Application & Enrollment Management

• Manages assigned caseloads of applicants and coordinates admissions inquiries and follow-up activities.
• Processes admissions paperwork (i.e., transcripts) and processing in support of enrollment initiatives.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• Must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment events, with corresponding adjustments to the regular work schedule.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

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

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field and One (1) year of experience related to the job duties and responsibilities as outlined

Special Certification/Licensure

Must be able to obtain an NMSU defensive driving permit.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort

Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

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

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Recruitment Summary

We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

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 Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

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.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation

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