Graduate Program & Student Advisor - req# 29963
Job Description
Coord,Student & Graduate Svcs
Requisition ID | req29963 |
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Working Title | Graduate Program & Student Advisor |
Position Grade | 12 |
Position Summary | The Department of Economics, College of Arts and Sciences is looking for a highly motivated and self-directed individual to be part of the Department. The Graduate Program & Student Advisor is the primary point of contact and support for Department of Economics graduate students at both the MA and PhD levels. This position works closely with the Graduate Committee and assists with the daily programmatic and administrative support of the graduate program. This position is the first point of contact for prospective graduate students and guides enrolled students through academic program to complete their graduate degree. This includes but is not limited to the implementation administrative internal policies and procedures that support the graduate student processes; including knowledge of forms and systems used for navigating student questions and issues. The advisor assists faculty and students in submitting the necessary forms related to making progress toward their degree. The advisor assists with organizing graduate student focused events like graduate seminars, department commencement, and other economics related workshops. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate as a member of a small team while serving a wide range of internal and external constituents. |
Conditions of Employment | |
Minimum Qualifications | High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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 | Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. |
Additional Requirements | Please provide at least 3 professional supervisory references. |
Campus | Main - Albuquerque, NM |
Department | Economics Department (186A) |
Employment Type | Staff |
Staff Type | Regular - Full-Time |
Term End Date | |
Status | Non-Exempt |
Pay | Hourly: $21.33 - $22.32 DOE |
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 | 7/15/2024 |
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. Please include a cover letter and resume with the application.Please provide at least 3 professional supervisory 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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