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

Requisition ID: req35685

Working Title:
Student Recruitment Specialist

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico is looking for an outstanding communicator with strong organizational and interpersonal skills to join our growing team as a Student Recruitment Specialist. Anderson is a world-class business school with award winning faculty and programs, offering a wide array of degree programs for a diverse student population. Anderson is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International and is one of the few programs in the world to attain both an Accounting and Business Accreditation from AACSB.

The successful candidate will help drive student recruitment for our graduate programs, including the Executive MBA (EMBA), MBA, Online MBA, Master of Accounting (MACCT), Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM), Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics (MSCBA), and Graduate Certificates in Management and Taxation. Specific duties will include:

• Corresponding with prospective students of and applicants to graduate programs, including EMBA, MBA, MACCT, MSPM, MSCBA, Online MBA, and Graduate Certificate programs through email, one-on-one appointments, and phone calls;
• Counseling prospective students on career trajectories during and post-masters;
• Managing phone call schedule for inquiries and applicants, strategizing efforts around key deadlines and events;
• Leading virtual and in-person information sessions and events, including scheduling, content, catering, room requests, event notifications, marketing requests, and event reminders;
• Traveling to colleges, universities, employers, and other partners to deliver presentations, attend fairs, and recruit for the graduate programs. Travel may include international travel;
• Partnering with corporations to present and share materials on graduate programs;
• Analyzing and managing reporting on events, phone calls, and appointments on a monthly basis;
• Learning and assisting with Salesforce processes following best practices for tracking interactions with prospective students;
• Learning admission and application process to provide expert answers to applicant questions;
• Maintaining updated SOP's and training materials, as needed;
• Participating in discussions on strategy, marketing, and budget to advocate for prospective student needs.

Please note: As noted above, travel is a requirement of this position. Selected candidate must have the ability and willingness to travel, as needed.

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.

Additional Requirements: As noted above, travel is a requirement of this position. Selected candidate must have the ability and willingness to travel, as needed.
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:
ASM Administration (224B)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time
Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

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:
2/9/2026

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 the following for a complete application:

• Cover Letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position described,
• Current resume,
• Contact information for 3-5 Professional references.

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:

• Master's Degree
• Demonstrated comfort and proficiency in communicating effectively with diverse audiences through various channels, including in-person, phone, Zoom, and email. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different mediums and ensure clarity and professionalism in all interactions.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Experience with adult learners
• Demonstrated organizational skills in past work experience
• Experience with event coordination
• Ability to speak/understand Spanish (helpful but not required)