Student Success Splst at University of New Mexico – Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req35713

Working Title:
Student Success Splst

Position Grade:
10

Position Summary:
TRiO Student Support Services (SSS), federally funded by the Department of Education, at the University of New Mexico-Taos is seeking a part time (.50FTE) highly motivated Student Success Specialist to work in a dynamic student-centered environment supporting program participants (first generation, high financial need, and/or students with documented disabilities) to reach their academic goals; funded to serve 170 program participants year-round. .

UNM Taos TRiO-SSS Mission:

We will increase the retention, transfer and graduation rates of TRiO-SSS participants at The University of New Mexico-Taos by engaging participants in a student-centered environment to assist in the learning of strategies to navigate college more skillfully and reach degree completion.

We are committed to providing excellent academic advising and access to financial literacy education, college tours, cultural events, and workshops to empower TRiO-SSS participants to thrive in higher education.

The Student Success Specialist must have experience providing individual-centered support services and implementing student success initiatives to fulfill the jobs and duties of this position. The Student Success Specialist will be responsible for providing ongoing academic advising services, student success workshop sessions, assist in filling out FAFSA applications, support services based on students' individual needs, and career exploration support. Assists TRIO SSS personnel in the development and delivery of outreach and retention programs.

This position will:

• Understand TRIO SSS program mission and objectives to executestudent success initiatives designed to accomplish the goals and objectives setforth by the grant funder, Department of Education.
• Provide proactive advisement, this includes explaining degreerequirements and university policies to prepare personalized graduation planswhich will include academic and career goals along with semester schedules;based on where the students' needs and goals. This includes transfer advisementand information support services to four-year institutions.
• Assists with recruitment, outreach and retention activitiesdesigned to identify, attract, retain, and serve TRIO SSS students; feelcomfortable providing information about the program to campus (students, staff,faculty) and local community.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of workshops (TRIO SSSprogram, academic success, time management, study skills, financial literacy,FAFSA applications, career development, etc.) to help students learn about theTRIO SSS program, provide information and support in matters that will prepareprogram students to be successful in college and in life.
• Assist students to fill out their FAFSA applications, providefinancial aid and financial literacy information as applicable.
• Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professionalpersonnel and professional development opportunities to carry out activitiesand assignments of the TRIO SSS grant program.
• May assist TRIO SSS personnel in representing the program tointernal and/or external constituencies, as well as advising studentorganizations related to the population of interest, as appropriate to theprogram.
• Assist TRIO SSS staff to program and travel with students forprogrammed activities, campus tours of 4-year colleges, cultural events andstudent leadership opportunities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, etc) and ability to learn data management systems such as Banner, LoboWeb,StudentHub, UNM Canvas online platform, and Student Access TRIO SSS studentrecords management system.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of all services providedthroughout the year.
• This position reports to TRIO SSS Director.
• The selected candidate must maintain a professional and ethicalrelationship with students, staff, and faculty.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned to fulfillthe TRIO SSS grant objectives and goals.

Tuesday - Thursday work schedule
See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• 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.

Campus:
Taos

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:
Taos Branch

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Part-Time
Term End Date:
08/31/2027

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $19.56 - $26.58

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:
2/27/2026

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.
Required Documents: 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter (In your cover letter, please detail how your experience matches the position as described in the posted job summary and preferred qualifications.)Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

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:

• Demonstrates excellent experiences supporting people in an educational setting or customer service skills.
• Experience working with low-income and/or first-generation diverse populations.
• Ability to connect with students on a continuous basis through teaching/ learning relations both one-on-one and in large groups.
• Great organization skills for grant reporting purposes.
• Be flexible and adapt to ever changing priorities of students and grant.