Recruiter & Admissions Advisor
About The Position
The Admissions Advisor at NMSU Grants supports recruitment, outreach, and enrollment through high school visits, community engagement, and admissions advising. The position assists prospective students and families with admissions, academic programs, financial aid, and enrollment, while supporting dual credit and campus recruitment initiatives. The role advises prospective students and families on educational opportunities, admissions, orientation, registration, and university requirements, policies, and procedures. It guides applicants through admissions and enrollment, coordinates with other campus units, supports dual credit processing, and plans outreach activities with Student Services and other departments. The advisor also prepares recruitment communications and marketing materials, coordinates inquiry campaigns, manages applicant caseloads and follow-up, and processes admissions paperwork, including transcripts. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment. The standard schedule is 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week, with schedule adjustments as needed for recruitment events. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Requirements
- Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree.
- Must be able to obtain an NMSU defensive driving permit.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- One year of experience related to the job duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Visit high schools across the greater Cibola County area to promote NMSU Grants academic programs and support recruitment initiatives.
- Conduct campus tours, formal and informal presentations, and other recruitment activities.
- Advise prospective students and families regarding educational opportunities, admissions, new student orientation, registration, and university requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Respond to prospective students’ inquiries about admissions, academic programs, financial aid, and enrollment-related topics.
- Guide students through the admissions process and coordinate with other organizational units to facilitate enrollment.
- Plan and implement campus and community outreach activities with Student Services units and other campus departments.
- Provide policy interpretation and advisement in accordance with university policies, accreditation standards, and privacy laws.
- Support dual credit enrollment by collaborating with high school partners, students, families, and campus departments on admissions and application processing.
- Prepare form letters, communications, presentations, and informational and marketing materials for recruitment.
- Coordinate inquiry campaigns to engage prospective students and support enrollment initiatives.
- Support recruitment communications and promotional activities to increase awareness of educational opportunities at NMSU-Grants.
- Manage assigned applicant caseloads and coordinate admissions inquiries and follow-up activities.
- Process admissions paperwork, including transcripts, in support of enrollment initiatives.
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Work occasional evenings and weekends for recruitment events, with corresponding adjustments to the regular work schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
