Academic Advisor,Sr - req# 26251

The Electrical & Computer Engineering department is seeking a Sr. Academic Advisor. Candidates should possess a student-centered approach to advising as this position will provide integrated academic advisement and consultation to ECE graduate, prospective, and former students. This includes assessing academic level and appropriate course and concentration selections as related to the students’ personal preference. Further duties for this position include tracking students’ progress towards degree within the curriculum, keeping student academic records current within Lobo Achieve and related UNM degree tracking/audit systems. This position will also assist in recruiting activities to attract new students and coordinate orientation and retention programs for new and continuing students.

Additionally, the advisor will be responsible for managing the ECE department’s graduate student admissions application and selection process using AppReview and OnBase systems. This includes providing application and admission support to prospective graduate students, staff, and faculty throughout the entire admissions cycle per semester.

The successful candidate will need to be highly organized, detail oriented and have the ability to produce high-quality results while successfully maintaining progress across multiple projects and deadlines. This person should possess the ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision and have the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. Further, possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, as evidenced by the applicant's cover letter and resume. This dynamic individual will demonstrate excellence in customer service and be willing to work with teams as well as variety of students, faculty, staff and members of the School of Engineering and greater campus community.

See the Position Description for additional information.

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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.

PreferredQualifications:
Ability to work with a diversestudent population, faculty, staff, and campus community.

Demonstrated skills in multitasking,preparing reports, problem-solving, and analyzing program, university, and/orcurriculum/graduation requirements.

Must be able to work some eveningsand weekends. Must be able to attend recruitment events off campus ifnecessary.

Knowledge of/with:

• UNM Core Curriculum and the New Mexico Articulation policies
• Microsoft office products and ability to work with Microsoft Office calendar

Experience with/in:

• Effective written and communication skills as demonstrated in cover letter and resume
• Organizing and coordinating student and/or special events
• Academic advisement, program coordination
• Experience with admissions and student recruitment
• Excellent customer service and team-based skills

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