Student Success Splst,Sr - req# 33026

The UNM-Valencia Campus is currentlyaccepting applications for Student Success Specialist, Sr.

The successful applicant will haveexperience supporting student success through wraparound services to include,but not limited to: academic advisement/success coaching of prospectivetransfer students, financial aid and scholarship support, facilitating academicsuccess workshops, tutoring and resource referral, early alert referrals andspecialized outreach for targeted student groups. The Student Success SpecialistSr. will act as student advocate and provide day-to-day problem solving asnecessary on student needs and issues in conjunction with staff and faculty.The applicant works as part of a dynamic team to implement new strategies andprocedures specific to UNM-Valencia. interacting with internal and externalconstituencies. This person will also track students’ academic and overallprogress in the programs and services provided to the student, ensuringcompliance with Federal, State, and University rules, regulations, andpolicies.

Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, TheUniversity of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of TheUniversity of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the regionand is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis onteaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs,technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools inValencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student bodyof over 2,000 students per semester.

UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks fromdiscounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work-lifebalance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave andmore. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction fromFamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.
• 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; 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 low-income students
• Experience working with Hispanic students
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• More than two years’ experience with data collection and records management of confidential information
• More than two years’ experience coachingstudents on educational and career options in multiple fields of study

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.

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.