Student Success Splst - req# 32962

AASS is seeking an innovative and action-oriented Student Success Specialist to join a team committed to collaboratively attaining goals; addressing issues in new & creative ways; demonstrating integrity & respect; taking initiative to expand knowledge & skills; and adapting to dynamic shifts in environments and duties. Combine your passion & professional skill-set to positively support students in their higher education journey!

This position requires:

1). co-coordinating college transition initiatives, student mentorship programs, and leadership development opportunities;

2). Providing comprehensive integrated academic advisement & student support services, and

3). Developing appropriate and pertinent integrated academic plans for students attending the University of New Mexico-Main Campus.

The successful candidate will be responsible for co-coordinating and co-facilitating programs and student support initiatives for current UNM-Main Campus students; students transferring from UNM branch campus sites, local community colleges, and other colleges or universities; and new admits. Dedication to student academic, personal, and social success; advanced oral and written skills; networking expertise; and demonstrated experience collaborating and interacting with various constituents, civic organizations, higher education programs, and other entities are critical elements of the in-person position.

The individual selected for this position will: Co-coordinate and co-implement all organizational components of AASS programs (i.e. College Prep & Pipeline Initiatives and Summer Bridge Program), and general department workshops/programs including but not limited to: student recruitment & outreach efforts; student engagement, curriculum development, program design/planning, staff training, and facilities planning. Provide & co-coordinate comprehensive academic advising, financial aid & scholarship guidance, general career counseling, and student support services to prospective, new, and current undergraduate students.

Co-coordinate academic intervention and retention activities and programming and act as a student advocate. Implement knowledge of academic standards regarding probation and/or suspension processes/procedures to meet individual student needs. Assist with the collection, maintenance, and analysis of program activity data in addition to statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations. Assist with the development of complex projects, operations, and/or events. Serve as an active participant in a variety of department/division-specific and university-wide student programming initiatives.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

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.

• Strong Public Speaking Skills and comfortable with speaking to large groups
• General Knowledge of collegiate admission processes
• General knowledge of New Mexico Public School districts and community/civic organizations that work with youth
• General knowledge of general assessment (i.e. surveys, focus groups, etc) to assess programs

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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.