Admissions Advisor

Admissions Advisor

Requisition ID
req36380

Working Title
Admissions Advisor

Position Grade
10

Position Summary


The Admissions Advisor processes admissions applications, determines admissibility, transferability of credit, and residency for tuition purposes for all new and readmitting undergraduate, and non-degree students. Additionally, this position processes admissions applications for graduate admissions. The Admissions Advisor acts as a liaison with various constituencies including students, parents, high school and college officials, faculty, academic departments, and colleges. The position utilizes computerized systems to communicate with students, process admissions applications, prepare reports, analyze data, and assist with the implementation of admissions-related policies and procedures.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 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 in an education environment
• Experience with student information systems such as Ellucian, Salesforce, and Microsoft solutions such as Outlook and Teams
• Experience working as part of a team
• The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English and Spanish

Additional Requirements

Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Admissions Office (085A)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $19.56 to $19.72

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
4/30/2026

Eligible for Remote Work
No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is NOT eligible for remote work.

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 a resume, cover letter/UNMJobs application, and three professional references (one must be a supervisor reference).

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

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.