Student Program Coordinator

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 46,838,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University in Las Cruces seeks a Student Program Coordinator to support undergraduate nursing education. This 12-month, full-time administrative role requires on-campus, in-person leadership and coordination of scholarship opportunities and outreach activities.

The position collaborates with the Nursing School, academic advisors, and external partners to guide students through scholarships, applications, and clinical compliance, ensuring timely communication and accurate records

Qualifications

• High School diploma + 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides students with scholarship opportunities and application requirements.
• Refers students to the financial aid office for complex cases.
• Reaches out to scholarship recipients and distributes awards.
• Participates in orientation sessions for all nursing program students.
• Tracks student interactions with program administrators and academic advisors.
• Schedules and attends outreach events as a representative of the School of Nursing.
• Presents program information to prospective students and families.
• Prepares information and supplies needed for community and university events.
• Coordinates department visits and tours for campus visitors and prospective students and their families.
• Responds to inquiries from prospective students by phone, email and in-person meetings.
• Updates outreach materials for university, college and community events.
• Assists students in completing clinical compliance requirements and submits student information for annual background checks.
• Runs various student reports for quality assurance.
• Works closely with Assistant Director for Student Success in the School of Nursing to provide information to students related to tutoring, support services, and related workshops

Education

High School diploma + 1 year of relevant experience, or higher degree

Job description

• 504147
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Staff
• Staff Full-time
• Closing at: Oct 23 2026 - 23:55 MDT

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Department Contact:

Ana Chavez-Mcpherson, [phone], [e-mail]

Internal or External Search:

External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:

School of Nursing seeks a Student Program Coordinator for our undergraduate program. This is a 12-month full-time, administrative position requiring on-campus, in-person leadership.

Position Details

Position Title:

Student Program Coordinator

College/Division:

College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department:

370200-NURSING

Location:

Las Cruces

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:

Provides students with scholarship opportunities and application requirements; Refers students to the financial aid office for complex cases; Reaches out to scholarship recipients (for Nightingale Scholarships awarded by the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence) and distributes awards; Participates in orientation sessions for all students in the nursing program; Tracks student interactions with program administrators and academic advisors; Schedules and attends outreach events (university and college tabling events, clinical partner meetings) as a representative of the School of Nursing; Presents program information to prospective students and families; Prepares information and supplies needed for community and university events; Coordinates department visits and tours for campus visitors/departments and prospective students and their families; Responds to inquiries from prospective students by phone, email and in-person meetings; Updates outreach materials for university, college and community events.; Assists students in completing clinical compliance requirements and submits student information for annual background checks; Runs various student reports for quality assurance; Works closely with Assistant Director for Student Success in the School of Nursing to provide information to students related to tutoring, support services, and related workshops

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

High School diploma + 1 years of relevant experience, or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Special Certification/Licensure

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment:

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

Physical Effort:

No or very limited physical effort required.

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.

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

NMSU Main Campus

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

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

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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