Academic Advisor,Sr

University of New Mexico

8d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The UNM Honors College is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Senior Academic Advisor to support prospective, current, and transfer students. The advisor helps students navigate Honors requirements, connect with campus-wide opportunities, and shape their undergraduate experience while supporting retention and graduation goals. The role works in a dynamic team environment in close partnership with the Honors College Academic Advising Coordinator and campus stakeholders. Guidance, training, and mentorship are provided by the Office for Academic Strategies. The position provides academic guidance and advisement, monitors student progress, processes paperwork related to program completion, and connects students with academic resources, experiential learning opportunities, and campus support services. The advisor also participates in recruitment and admissions and represents the college through presentations at university events, including New Student Orientations. The role requires maintaining confidentiality under FERPA and applicable laws and policies, and serving as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act.

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 maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, school policies, and applicable state and federal laws.
Solid understanding of student retention and progression issues.
Strong knowledge of web-based advising tools and ability to accurately evaluate student transcripts and records.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Strong communication and presentation skills for small and large audiences.

Nice To Haves

Comprehensive knowledge of student advisement principles, academic policies, curriculum requirements, and retention and progression issues.
Experience evaluating transcripts, graduation requirements, and transfer credits.
Ability to assess and interpret individual student needs, exercise independent judgment in problem-solving, and make appropriate campus resource referrals.
Strong interpersonal, active-listening, written, and online communication skills, including effectiveness with diverse student populations, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community.
Experience supporting student recruitment and admissions initiatives.
Proficiency in multitasking, preparing reports, managing student records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and delivering team-based, customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

Provide consultation, guidance, and advisement to Honors College students on academic plans and strategies, and maintain records of consultations.
Connect students with institutional resources and services in support of their success, partnering with student success personnel.
Process, verify, and/or approve academic paperwork and records; update academic records, review external documents, evaluate transfer work, and process academic exceptions to curriculum requirements.
Monitor student progress toward degree attainment and conduct degree checks for compliance with degree program requirements.
Present standard advisement topics at workshops, orientations, and other university events for small and large audiences.
Participate in student recruitment and admissions processes.
Provide input to departmental leadership on advisement, recruitment, and curricular programs; research information, compile statistics, and gather or compute data as needed.
Provide training and functional guidance to lower-level advisors, where applicable.
Serve as a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.