Academic Advisor,Sr

The University of New Mexico • Albuquerque, NM

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Academic Advisor serves on the BA/MD Program team within the Center for Academic Success, providing holistic, personalized academic advising to undergraduate students from program entry through their transition to the UNM School of Medicine. The role supports a high-achieving, diverse student population in a rigorous pre-medical curriculum and provides proactive guidance that promotes student success, persistence, and professional development.

The position also provides administrative and programmatic support, including committee participation, data reporting, student-support programming, event coordination, and contributions to program development. The advisor teaches HMHV 2993, a one-credit first-year workshop covering program policies and procedures, academic integrity, learning strategies, self-care resources, and health education. Occasional evening or weekend work is required for student events and programming.

This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt staff position at the University of New Mexico’s Albuquerque main campus. It is benefits-eligible and represented by a labor union. The position may become eligible for a hybrid remote-work arrangement after a period of time, subject to supervisor discretion, business needs, and successful completion of training. The position requires a pre-employment background check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to provide academic advisement and student support, including academic and personal support, as described in the application instructions.
• Ability to plan and participate in student-support program events, as described in the application instructions.
• Strong written communication skills, demonstrated through targeted application materials.
• Student-focused service orientation.
• Attention to detail and strong follow-through.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Collaborative mindset and cultural sensitivity.
• Submit an online application, resume, cover letter, and contact information for three supervisory references. The cover letter must describe relevant qualifications and cite examples related to academic and pre-medical advising, student support, and student-support programming and events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with undergraduate degree matriculation and monitoring student progress toward graduation.
• Demonstrated success supporting diverse students, including high-achieving and educationally disadvantaged students from rural and urban settings.
• Familiarity with pre-medical advising, medical-school course prerequisites, and MCAT preparation.
• Experience compiling, analyzing, and presenting academic performance data.
• Proficiency with UNM systems and tools such as Banner, LoboWeb, MyReports, and Student Hub.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, holistic academic advising and support students’ academic, personal, and professional development, including students in the Health, Medicine and Human Values minor.
• Monitor BA/MD admissions requirements handled by the undergraduate office, including FAFSA, housing applications, ACT/SAT scores, official AP, IB, and college-credit transcripts, and degree planning.
• Meet with each student at least once per semester in addition to pre-registration advising to review academic progress, update degree plans, discuss extracurricular and experiential learning opportunities, and address academic or personal concerns.
• Review student records and transcripts, including transfer, AP, IB, and UNM credits, to monitor progress toward graduation and completion of BA/MD and School of Medicine prerequisites.
• Monitor mid-semester progress and final grades and assess student standing against program requirements.
• Develop and implement individualized success plans for students on academic probation or at risk of release from the program.
• Teach HMHV 2993, a one-credit workshop for the first-year cohort, covering program policies and procedures, academic integrity, learning strategies, self-care resources, and health education.
• Participate in program committees and strategic planning, including the BA/MD Committee on Curriculum and Student Progress, the assessment committee, and the Eligibility & Professionalism subcommittee.
• Lead student-support programming, including the Foundations of Science Learning Academy, BA/MD orientation, First Year Friday, the BA/MD Wellness Initiative, and weekly program meeting time.
• Provide student support related to academic resources, undergraduate research, MCAT preparation, and School of Medicine admission eligibility.
• Help coordinate and execute BA/MD events, including BA/MD Olympics, Preview Day, graduation ceremonies, and lectures; the posting notes up to 10 events and 2–8 student meetings per academic year.
• Contribute to developing and maintaining program publications and communications, including handbooks, web content, newsletters, course flyers, and graduation programs.
• Compile, analyze, and report student academic performance data, including semester GPAs, MCAT scores, and standardized testing trends, for internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and present evaluative reports and recommendations to support decisions and continuous improvement in advising practices and student outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing training and in-service learning about university advising practices, academic policy changes, and evolving student needs.
• Occasionally work evening or weekend hours for student events and programming.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition remission
• Dependent education programs
• Mandatory retirement contributions for eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level