Student Recruitment Specialist

Student Recruitment Specialist Position Summary The Division of Enrollment Management, Office of Admissions and Recruitment, is searching for a highly motivated person to join our recruitment team. This position will have responsibility for student recruitment of high school, transfer, and online students, and will be primarily located at UNM’s Lobo Welcome Center. Daily activities will include interaction with prospective students and their families, public presentations, event planning, oral and written communication, and use and maintenance of student databases. This position may travel within New Mexico and out-of-state and will serve as a liaison and representative with internal and external constituencies, agencies, and institutions related to those activities to accomplish division enrollment goals. The ideal candidate will be student focused and have an energetic personality and able to prepare and deliver small and large group presentations. The ability to work independently, complete tasks efficiently, and make professional, well-reasoned decisions is essential. There will be some required evening and weekend work at recruitment events and extensive 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. 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. Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Admissions Office (085A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 6/30/2027 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,844.53 to $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 5/29/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. Attach resume, cover letter, two professional references, and one supervisor reference. Equal Opportunity Statement Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Background Check Details The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr