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

Requisition ID: req36964

Working Title:
Student Recruitment Specialist

Position Grade:
12

Position Summary:
The Division of EnrollmentManagement, Office of Admissions and Recruitment, is searching for a highlymotivated person to join our recruitment team. This position will have responsibility for student recruitment of highschool, transfer, and online students, and assist with the campus visitprogram. This position will travelwithin New Mexico and out-of-state and serve as a liaison and representativewith internal and external constituencies, agencies, and institutions relatedto those activities to accomplish division enrollment goals. Daily activities will include interactionwith prospective students, public presentations, oral and writtencommunication, problem solving, and the use and maintenance of student databases.

The ideal candidate will be studentfocused and have an energetic personality and able to prepare and deliver smalland large group presentations. The ability to work independently, completetasks efficiently, and make professional, well-reasoned decisions is essential.There will be some required evening and weekend work at recruitment events andextensive travel is required to fulfill job duties.

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.

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:
June 30, 2027

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,882.67 - $4,583.34

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:
6/18/2026

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.
Attach resume, cover letter, two professional references, and one supervisor reference.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:

• Prior experience working at a regionally accredited college or university.
• Prior experience working with high school students in a higher education environment.
• Prior experience delivering presentations to large and small groups.
• The ability to read, write and speak fluently in English and Spanish.