Admissions Advisor,Univ Sr

Position Title : Admissions Advisor,Univ Sr

Employee Classification : Admissions Advisor,Univ Sr

College / Division : Student Success & Enroll Management

Department : 521010-UNDERGRAD ADMISSIONS & ORIENTATION

Internal or External Search : External - Open to all applicants

Location : Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable) :

Target Hourly / Salary Rate : $53,165.80

Appointment Full-time Equivalency : 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt : Exempt

Summary : Turn Your Passion for Travel & Student Success into a Career!

Are you ready for an exciting, on-the-go role that lets you connect with students and shape the future of higher education? As an Admissions Advisor Senior at NMSU, you'll take on a leadership role with extensive travel, representing NMSU at high schools, college fairs, and community events. This position is perfect for those who thrive on building relationships, public speaking, and guiding students toward their futures in higher education. Beyond recruitment, you'll develop strategic initiatives, collaborate with campus partners, and mentor others. If you're ready to lead, make an impact, and take your career to new places - literally, apply today!

Classification Summary : Serves as an ambassador and representative of the University with a variety of audiences, including prospective students and their families, applicants, newly admitted students, P-12 school district students and staff, community college students and staff, business and other community members, University faculty and staff, and alumni. Responsible for managing respective recruitment territory, which includes extensive fall travel during the six to eight week long recruitment season. Guides prospective students and their families through the application process. Develops and maintains excellent working relationships with key constituencies in recruitment territory. Responsible for assisting with all areas of admission including undergraduate, transfer, graduate and international recruitment, marketing and communications, event planning, Aggie Welcome Orientation programming, family engagement activities, campus visits, etc.

Classification Standard Duties : Creates and leads teams of individual University Admission Advisors and Student Ambassadors to successfully complete tasks related to a specific area of on-going responsibility Participate in the planning and implementation of annual admission recruitment, application and enrollment strategies. Develop marketing strategies, recruitment publications and communications, travel schedules, collection and analysis of aggregate and disaggregate recruitment and demographic data. Conduct campus tours, formal and informal presentations, tele-recruiting and e-recruiting activities. Evaluate applicant qualifications and advise accordingly. Coordinate and / or participate in a variety of campus programs and special events to engage with the community and to market and recruit potential new students. Work collaboratively with University Financial Aid and Scholarship Services staff..Disseminates pertinent information, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).Monitors progress of applicants to admitted and enrolled status. Provides policy interpretation and advisement as appropriate, in accordance with university policy, accreditation standards, and privacy laws. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification / License, Equivalency

Required Education : Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience : Three (3) years of professional experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency : None; Required Certification / License :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE : Knowledge of current industry best practices.Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures, system-wide admissions policies, standards, and procedures. Knowledge of the full spectrum of university academic units, curricula, and programs. Knowledge of College-level maintenance requirements for student records principles, policies and procedures. Knowledge of national, regional and local student recruitment and retention issues.; SKILLS : Strong leadership skills and understanding of effective leadership theory, practice and techniques.Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, especially in public speaking.Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite of computer software applications. Demonstrated time and materials management skills. Effective utilization of student information systems and customer relations management systems. Database and records management and / or maintenance skills. General office administrative and secretarial skills.; ABILITIES : Ability to utilize data analyses and knowledge of current industry best practices to adapt NMSU and individual practices. Solutions oriented, with a high level of creativity and the ability to analyze complex problems. Demonstrated ability to effectively and successfully organize and lead a team. Work independently, under pressure and with minimum supervision in addition to being a productive member of a team. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Simultaneously plan, deliver and manage multiple activities. Ability to make effective administrative / procedural decisions and recommendations. Ability to Maintain confidentiality of records and information. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse communities. Deliver excellent customer service.Ability to travel and work flexible hours.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment of prospective students / Advising of applicants through the admissions process. Recruit and provide admissions advisement to prospective new transfer students, families and high school counselors through travel, phone calling, mail and email outreach efforts. University level role is responsible for marketing the NMSU system throughout the NM region and western United States. Department / CC advisors are required to focus on their tax base service area, as defined by their mission in NM Statute. In addition to recruiting new first-time students to the NMSU system, University Admission Advisors are responsible for promoting a culture of transfer within the NMSU system.

Assist in initiative projects such as communication plans, community outreach events and professional development of entry level staff members via the Admissions Advisor Mentorship Program. This position is also responsible for the creation of marketing materials and being aware of and able to speak in detail about all the academic and student service programs at NMSU.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact : Frida Padilla, (575) 646-2447, fridap@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding : Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility : This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule : Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule :

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.

Salary : $53,166