Coord,Student & Graduate Svcs - Dept. of Economics in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36777

Working Title:
Coord,Student & Graduate Svcs - Dept. of Economics

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
***The final salary for this position is dependent upon total Education and Experience***

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 Chair, Department Administrator, and Graduate Director and assists with the daily programmatic and administrative support, along with retention and recruitment of the graduate program. This position is the first point of contact for prospective graduate students and guides enrolled students through the academic program to complete their graduate degree.

This includes, but is not limited to, implementing administrative internal policies and procedures that support graduate student processes, including knowledge of contracts, 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, such as 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.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
Economics Department (186A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $22.40 - $26.93 Depending on Experience

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:
6/5/2026

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, resume, and 3 professional supervisory references.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.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written reports
• Strong ability to multitask and manage competing priorities while meeting deadlines
• Ability to analyze and solve problems independently
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
• Experience and familiarity with graduate student policies and procedures, admission, recruitment, and contracts
• Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision
• Experience and knowledge working in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Creative Cloud, and UNM systems
• A demonstrated commitment to student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities