Job Description

Admissions Advisor

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Requisition ID

req34961

Working Title

Admissions Advisor

Position Grade

10

Position Summary

The Admissions Advisor processes admissions applications, determines admissibility, transferability of credit, and residency for tuition purposes for all new and readmitting undergraduate, and non-degree students. Additionally, this position processes admissions applications for graduate admissions. The Admissions Advisor acts as a liaison with various constituencies including students, parents, high school and college officials, faculty, academic departments, and colleges. The position utilizes computerized systems to communicate with students, process admissions applications, prepare reports, analyze data, and assist with the implementation of admissions-related policies and procedures.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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

Prior experience working in an education environment Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Spanish

Additional Requirements

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Admissions Office (085A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $19.56 - $19.72

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

11/3/2025

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is NOT eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State.

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.


Attach a resume, cover letter and three professional references (one must be a supervisor reference).

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.