Student Recruiter

University of New Mexico; El Cerro (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is seeking a Student Recruiter to join our recruitment and outreach team. The role involves visiting schools, presenting to prospective students, coordinating campus tours, and maintaining relationships with counselors and community partners.

You will follow up with inquiries by phone, email, text, and other approved methods to assist with admissions and enrollment services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of related experience.
• Completed degrees above minimum may substitute for experience year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Visit schools and community organizations to recruit prospective students.
• Deliver presentations and participate in college fairs and info sessions.
• Coordinate campus tours for students and families.
• Follow up with prospects via phone, email, text, and other approved methods.
• Assist with admissions, financial aid, registration, and advising.
• Maintain prospective-student records and support recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation

Organization

Problem solving

Database skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Enrollment Management and Student Success at
UNM-Valencia is seeking a highly motivated person to join our recruitment and
outreach team.
The Student Recruiter will conduct outreach to prospective
students, including high school students, adult learners, and transfer
students. Responsibilities include visiting schools, community organizations,
and businesses; delivering presentations; participating in college fairs,
information sessions, and community events; and arranging and conducting campus
tours for students, families, and groups. The recruiter will maintain
relationships with school counselors, community partners, and campus departments
to coordinate recruitment activities and respond to prospective student
questions.
The recruiter will follow up with prospective students by
phone, email, text, and other approved methods; assist with admissions
applications; and connect students with financial aid, placement, registration,
academic advising, and other enrollment services. The position will provide
general information about academic programs and career pathways, referring
students to academic advisors for formal advising. Additional duties include
maintaining prospective‑student records, tracking recruitment activities, assisting
with reports, and supporting recruitment campaigns, materials, and special
projects.
The successful candidate will demonstrate effective verbal and
written communication, presentation, organization, problem‑solving, and
database skills, along with the ability to work with diverse populations. Some
evening and weekend work and regular travel throughout the service region,
including Valencia, northern Socorro, and Torrance counties, are required. A valid driver's license is required for this position. This is a term position ending February 28, 2027, with
possibility for extension.

Campus Overview

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, The
University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The
University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region
and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on
teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs,
technical vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit High
School/College courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and
staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.

Benefits

UNM offers a
robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance,
retirement plans, paid time off, professional development, wellness programs,
as well as tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our
employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned
the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace
policies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year 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 year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working as a student recruiter at an accredited college or university
• Prior experience working with high school students
• Prior experience working with adult learners
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Spanish
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Suite including Excel

Additional Requirements

A valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a valid driver's license within thirty days of hire, is required for this job.

Campus

Valencia

Department

Valencia Branch

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Term - Full-Time

Term End Date

02/28/2027

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $22.16 - $29.70

Benefits Eligible

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. See the Benefits home page for a more information.

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

10/5/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This is an on-campus position.

Veteran Preference Program

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are 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.

Background Check Policy

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.