Welcome Center Manager at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Requisition ID: req36231

Working Title:
Welcome Center Manager

Position Grade:
13

Position Summary:
The Division of EnrollmentManagement and Admissions Office are seeking an experienced, motivated, personable,articulate, highly organized leader with energy, vision and attention to detailto lead the UNM Welcome Center. This position requires a high energy individualwho can work independently and demonstrate the ability to make thoughtful andprofessional decisions. This position will manage the daily functions andoperations of the Welcome Center, including managing professional staff andnumerous student staff. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this positionhas a vital role ensuring the daily execution of new student recruitmentstrategies articulated through the welcome center - including highly positive visitorengagement and experiences, event planning and management (both in-person andonline), representing the University to community members, and facilitymanagement. Daily activities will include interaction with prospectivestudents, public presentations, campus tours, staff leadership, problemsolving, and use and maintenance of student databases. Work hours include 8am -5pm and several weekends and some evenings.
See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

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:
Admissions Office (085A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
06/30/2026

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,416.67

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:
4/10/2026

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 attach a resume and cover letter detailing the candidate's experiences and accomplishments and including references to be contacted by the selection committee. References should include at least 3 current or former supervisors.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:

• Experience working on a universitycampus
• Experience leading a team
• Experience recruiting students
• Event planning experience
• Experience with public speaking
• Experience with student informationsystems such as Ellucian, Salesforce, and Microsoft solutions such as Outlookand Teams
• Experience working as part of ateam