Academic Advisor at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36177

Working Title:
Academic Advisor

Position Grade:
10

Position Summary:
The Academic Advisor position in the College of Education and Human Sciences Pathways for Academic Support and Success will work in a team environment to deliver academic advisement for prospective, current, and returning students in support of the University's enrollment, retention and graduation goals.

The successful candidate will receive guidance, training, and mentorship from higher-level personnel as it relates to the delivery of quality academic advisement.

They will work with others to implement in person and online advisement, tend to student academic inquiries, assess academic level, provide advice on academic programs and changes, assist in the resolution of individual academic problems, advise and assist students in the development of academic plans and class schedules, and will develop and maintain appropriate files and records.

In addition to working with students, the academic advisors will work closely with program faculty for student challenge resolution and continued implementation of processes for streamlined student success efforts.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• 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:
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:
Advisement (522M)

Employment Type:
Staff

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

Pay:
Hourly: $18.26 - $20.78

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:
4/13/2026

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.
We require a resume/UNMJobs and cover letter for review of the interview committee.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:

• Experience: with conducting academic advisement and written and online communications in an academic setting regarding transcripts articulation and outlining institution processes.
• Ability to: analyze and solve problems using independent judgement and analyze and interpret students' transcripts and associated records and documents.
• Knowledge of academic policies and procedures regarding student curriculum requirements.