Academic Advisor - req# 37762
Academic Advisor
| Requisition ID | req37762 |
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| Working Title | Academic Advisor |
| Position Grade | 10 |
| Position Summary | The Academic Advisor position in the College of Educationand Human Sciences Pathways for Academic Support and Success Office will work in a team environmentto deliver academic advisement for prospective, current, and returning studentsin support of the University's enrollment, retention and graduation goals. The successful candidate will receive guidance, training,and mentorship from higher-level personnel as it relates to the delivery ofquality academic advisement. They will work with others to implement in person and onlineadvisement, tend to student academic inquiries, assess academic level, provideadvice on academic programs and changes, assist in the resolution of individualacademic problems, advise and assist students in the development of academicplans and class schedules, and will develop and maintain appropriate files andrecords. In addition to working with students, the academic advisorswill work closely with program faculty for student challenge resolution andcontinued implementation of processes for streamlined student success efforts. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | 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. |
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| Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
| Department | Advisement (522M) |
| Employment Type | Staff |
| Staff Type | Regular - Full-Time |
| Term End Date | |
| Status | Non-Exempt |
| Pay | Hourly: $19.76 - $26.85 |
| 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 | 9/30/2026 |
| Eligible for Hiring Incentive | No |
| Eligible for Remote Work | No |
| Eligible for Remote Work Statement | |
| Application Instructions | Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application. We require a resume and cover letter for interview committee. |
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. | |