Registrar Admission Specialist

New Mexico State University; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University, Grants campus, seeks a Registration/Admissions Specialist to support prospective and current students with admissions procedures and enrollment processes.

In this full-time role based at Grants Community College, you will review applications, maintain student records, and assist families and staff. Standard work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with AFSCME bargaining unit involvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or higher required.
• Equivalency: post-secondary degree may substitute for years of experience.
• Associates degree plus one year of related experience preferred.
• Experience with Banner, Slate, Parchment, DiplomaSender, Student clearinghouse, FERPA, and database management.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to prospective and current students and families.
• Welcome and direct visitors to campus locations and assist with inquiries.
• Review and process admissions applications and supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate student records and support enrollment goals.
• Assist students throughout the admissions process.

Skills

Customer service

Student support

Communication

Education

High School diploma or higher

Associates degree

Equivalency for experience

Tools

Banner

Slate

Parchment

DiplomaSender

Student clearinghouse

FERPA

Database management

Job description

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: Registration/Admissions Specialist

College/Division: GRCC Grants CC

Department: 950850-GRCC STUDENT SERVICES CTR

Location: Grants Community College

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $16.83

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is 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:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: This position provides excellent customer service to prospective and current students, families, visitors, faculty, and staff. Welcome and direct visitors to appropriate campus locations; respond to inquiries regarding academic programs, admissions procedures, eligibility requirements, and enrollment processes; assist students throughout the admissions process; review and process admissions applications and supporting documentation; maintain accurate student records; and support departmental enrollment and student success goals.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:
Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Associates degree plus one year of related experience. Experience with Banner, Slate, Parchment, DiplomaSender, Student clearinghouse, FERPA, and Database management.

Special Certification/Licensure:

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 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.