Student Recruiter

University of New Mexico•Los Lunas, NM

21h•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Enrollment Management and Student Success at the University of New Mexico-Valencia seeks a motivated Student Recruiter to join its recruitment and outreach team. The recruiter conducts outreach to prospective high school students, adult learners, and transfer students; visits schools, community organizations, and businesses; delivers presentations; participates in college fairs, information sessions, and community events; and arranges and conducts campus tours for students, families, and groups. The recruiter maintains relationships with school counselors, community partners, and campus departments to coordinate recruitment activities and respond to prospective students’ questions. The role follows up with prospective students by phone, email, text, and other approved methods; assists with admissions applications; and connects students with financial aid, placement, registration, academic advising, and other enrollment services. The recruiter provides general information about academic programs and career pathways and refers students to academic advisors for formal advising. Other duties include maintaining prospective-student records, tracking recruitment activities, assisting with reports, and supporting recruitment campaigns, materials, and special projects. The position is based on campus at UNM-Valencia, approximately 30 miles south of Albuquerque. Regular travel throughout the service region, including Valencia, northern Socorro, and Torrance counties, is required. Some evening and weekend work is required. This is a term, full-time position ending February 28, 2027, with the possibility of extension. It is benefits eligible and pays $22.16–$29.70 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; completed degrees above the minimum education requirement may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Effective verbal and written communication, presentation, organization, problem-solving, and database skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.
Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the service region and work some evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working as a student recruiter at an accredited college or university.
Prior experience working with high school students.
Prior experience working with adult learners.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Suite, including Excel.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to prospective high school students, adult learners, and transfer students.
Visit schools, community organizations, and businesses.
Deliver presentations and participate in college fairs, information sessions, and community events.
Arrange and conduct campus tours for students, families, and groups.
Maintain relationships with school counselors, community partners, and campus departments to coordinate recruitment activities and respond to prospective student questions.
Follow up with prospective students by phone, email, text, and other approved methods.
Assist prospective students with admissions applications and connect them with financial aid, placement, registration, academic advising, and other enrollment services.
Provide general information about academic programs and career pathways and refer students to academic advisors for formal advising.
Maintain prospective-student records, track recruitment activities, and assist with reports.
Support recruitment campaigns, materials, and special projects.
Travel regularly throughout Valencia, northern Socorro, and Torrance counties.
Work some evenings and weekends.