Academic Advisement Coord-Honors College at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35465

Working Title:
Academic Advisement Coord-Honors College

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
The University of New Mexico's Honors College (HC) provideschallenging and enriching opportunities for highly motivated, talented, andcreative undergraduates from all majors and colleges. Through small,interdisciplinary seminars and a skills-based curriculum, the Honors Collegeenhances undergraduate learning and academic engagement.

The Honors College is seeking an Academic AdvisementCoordinator to play a vital role in supporting student success andadvancing HC's mission of fostering Community, Creativity, and Curiosity.This position provides comprehensive academic advisement services thatpositively impact student retention, admission, graduation, and overalleducational achievement.

This role offers a broader and more nuanced scope ofacademic advising than many traditional advising positions. The AcademicAdvisement Coordinator will manage multiple projects and deadlines, workefficiently with minimal supervision, and communicate effectively both orallyand in writing.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated excellence in customer service
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, faculty, and staff
• Commitment to promoting student success and academic engagement
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required tosupport recruitment efforts and student-oriented events on and off campus

Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Position Description linked below, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following primary duties:

• Provide comprehensive consultation, guidance, and academic advising to Honors College (HC) undergraduate students regarding academic planning, progress, and long-term educational strategies.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in honors advising, effectively connecting students with relevant resources and services across the University of New Mexico (UNM) and collaborating with advising teams in other colleges and schools.
• Maintain, process, and update a wide range of records and documentation related to students' academic progress and goals. This includes writing, editing, and coordinating a variety of reports and academic advising materials for HC leadership, such as course catalogs, educational resources, training manuals, and related documents. The role also contributes to the development and revision of advising practices, recruitment initiatives, and curricular programs.
• Act in a deputized capacity to support, coordinate, and provide guidance to HC student support staff on advising matters, as appropriate, and in the absence of an advising manager or supervisor.

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:
Honors College Admin (787A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53

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:
1/27/2026

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.
A complete application must include the following: a cover letter that addresses how the candidate's experience and qualifications align with the job requirements, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references.Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of student academic advisement, development, retention issues, trends, and programs in higher education.
• Knowledge of the curriculum and administrative requirements for attaining undergraduate degrees and credentials in the Honors College.
• Comprehensive understanding of UNM student records management principles, regulations, policies, and procedures.