Supv,Student Success

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of New Mexico is seeking a Student Eligibility Specialist within UNM Athletics Academic Advising to coordinate and advise student-athletes in assigned sports, ensuring compliance with NCAA rules and eligibility standards.

The role emphasizes developing academic plans, monitoring progress toward degree, and collaboration with academic advisors to support graduation requirements in a competitive collegiate environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic support to an assigned caseload of student-athletes
• Develop individualized academic plans that support progress toward degree, academic eligibility, and graduation
• Monitor academic progress including regular meetings with assigned students to assess academic performance, address concerns, provide resources, and support established goals
• Assist student-athletes with course selection, registration, schedule planning, and major exploration
• Collaborating with Academic Advisors to provide academic guidance
• Implementing programs and initiatives with defined recruitment, retention, and graduation outcomes
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress to support NCAA, Mountain West Conference, and UNM eligibility requirements
• Assist student athletes in understanding eligibility requirements
• Maintain detailed and accurate records regarding student-athlete eligibility and academic progress

Education

Bachelor's degree

3 years related experience

Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Sports Management, or related field

Job description

Requisition ID

req38038

Working Title

Supv,Student Success

Position Grade

13

Position Summary

UNM Athletics Academic Advising is seeking a Student Eligibility Specialist to coordinate and advise specific sports which may include women's basketball, men's and women's track and field/cross country, and men's tennis. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and knowledge of NCAA rules and standards in regard to student eligibility and graduation.

Leadership opportunities may exist with this position commensurate with experience.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide comprehensive academic support to an assigned caseload of student-athletes


• Develop individualized academic plans that support progress toward degree, academic eligibility, and graduation


• Monitor academic progress including regular meetings with assigned students to assess academic performance, address concerns, provide resources, and support established goals


• Assist student-athletes with course selection, registration, schedule planning, and major exploration


• Collaborating with Academic Advisors to provide academic guidance


• Implementing programs and initiatives with defined recruitment, retention, and graduation outcomes


• Monitor student-athlete academic progress to support NCAA, Mountain West Conference, and UNM eligibility requirements


• Assist student athletes in understanding eligibility requirements


• Maintain detailed and accurate records regarding student-athlete eligibility and academic progress

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years 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

• Master's degree in Counseling, Education, Sports Management, or a related field


• Demonstrated experience with: Advising collegiate student-athletes


• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and certification processes


• Coordinating and overseeing programming aimed to support incoming students of various levels of academic ability


• Employing a wide variety of methods designed to meet individual risk levels and learning preferences


• Supporting high-achieving students with academic needs as well as career focused pursuits


• Taking initiative, self-motivation and professionalism


• Thriving in a collaborative team environment


• Coordinating workshops and/or events pertaining to student-athletes' holistic development

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Athletics Academic Advising (925F3)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Exempt

Pay

Monthly: $4,277.87 - $6,009.47

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

10/2/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

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.

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.

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.