Job Description

Academic Advisor,Sr

Requisition IDreq31022
Working TitleAcademic Advisor,Sr - Honors College
Position Grade12
Position Summary

UNM’s Honors College (HC) provides challenging opportunities for highly motivated, talented, and creative undergraduates in any major or college. Our college enriches undergraduate learning through small seminars in an interdisciplinary, skills-based curriculum. By providing advisement services that positively impact retention, admission, graduation, and educational success. HC’s Academic Advisor is an integral part of HC’s efforts to develop more academically versatile, intellectually agile, and collaboratively inclined undergraduates within HC and across the university.


Along with other responsibilities described in the link to additional information below, the successful candidate for this position will have the following primary responsibilities:

To provide consultation, guidance, and advisement to HC undergraduates regarding their academic plans and strategies.
To function as subject-matter expert on honors advisement matters and connect students to resources and services across UNM and advising teams in other colleges/schools.
To maintain, process, and update a variety of records and documents related to students’ Honors admission, academic progress, and goals.
Knowledge of the curriculum and administrative requirements for attaining undergraduate degrees and credentials in higher education.
Strong organizational skills; ability to work within tight deadlines.

See the Position Description for additional information: (https://jobdescriptions.unm.edu/detail.php?v&id=G1086)

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 2 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
  • Experience working with a diverse college student population in a public post-secondary institution.
  • Demonstrated skills in multitasking, preparing reports, problem solving, and analyzing program, university, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements..
  • A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Additional Requirements
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentHonors College Admin (787A)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff TypeRegular - Part-Time
Term End Date
StatusNon-Exempt
PayHourly: $21.33 - $29.95
Benefits EligibleThis 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 StatementAs 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 RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date10/4/2024
Eligible for Remote WorkNo
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.

A complete application consists of:1. Resume2. Cover Letter3. Contact information for 3 Professional References

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.



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