Student Recruitment Specialist in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37001

Working Title:
Student Recruitment Specialist

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The UNM School of Medicine Combined BA/MD Degree Program(BA/MD) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Student RecruitmentSpecialist to join their dynamic team. The BA/MD Program is designed to helpaddress the physician shortage in New Mexico by assembling a class of diversestudents who are committed to serving New Mexico communities.

This individual must have excellent oral and writtencommunication skills. The Student Recruitment Specialist must beable to work well independently but must also work well as part of ateam. The incumbent will be responsible for oversight andadministration of the recruitment process for the BA/MD program.

This position establishes and administers creativeprogramming for targeting, recruitment and retention of prospective BA/MDstudents. The Student Recruiter serves as a liaison, developing partnershipsbetween the Program, the University, school systems and communities throughoutthe state.

The selected individual will coordinate and facilitateschool visitations, presentations, community workshops, visits from prospectivestudents and parents, and other special events as part of a robust andinnovative recruitment strategy. The selected incumbent will beresponsible for maintaining a real-time student database and producing specificreports regarding program recruitment.

This position will also work collaboratively to developmarketing materials.

The Student Recruitment Specialist will oversee therecruitment process for the BA/MD program, including oversight of work performedby the Student Recruiter position.

This position requires extensive travel throughout NewMexico.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Ability to travel by vehicle or air, locally, statewide and/or out of state.
• A valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a valid driver's license within thirty days of hire, is required for this job.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - 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:
SOM BA/MD Program (524L)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,882.67 - $5,453.07

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:
7/17/2026

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 that speaks to the specific job description, resume and three professional references (one must be from a supervisor).Minimum Qualifications: 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:

• Priorexperience working as a student recruiter or at an accredited college oruniversity.
• Priorexperience working with high school students.
• Priorexperience delivering presentations to large and small groups.
• Priorexperience working in rural New Mexico communities.
• Knowledgeof Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and CRM software.
• Excellentcommunication skills, as demonstrated in required cover letter.