Academic Advisor Lead

Position Details

Position Title: Academic Advisor Lead
College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management
Department: 440600-CTR FOR ACAD ADVISING AND STU SUP
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable): Not applicable
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $53,165.80
Appointment: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: Not applicable
Contingent Upon Funding: Not applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Occasional Evening and Weekend Hours Required

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides academic consulting services to students, prospective students, and former students, including complex analysis and integration.
• Resolves problems relating to curriculum, course prerequisites, and eligibility by referring to catalogues, governance manual, or resource materials.
• Reviews transcripts to ensure admission eligibility to a specific college or program including evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements.
• May advise on certification or licensure requirements.
• Evaluates transcripts and course work to ensure student remains on career track.
• Coordinates with other units to process admission and graduation requests and to aid in resolution of academic problems.
• Reviews student files to ensure deadlines are met for completing various graduation requirements such as coursework requirements, theses, and comprehensive examinations.
• Participates in training related to academic information and advisement procedures.
• Affords assistance in the development and implementation of advisement and recruitment programs and materials.
• Affords assistance to faculty advisement, athletic coaches, or other counseling personnel by providing records, evaluations, interpretations, and other requested data.
• May serve as specialist in certification, athletic eligibility, or licensure requirements.
• Performs supplemental administrative activities, such as securing requested information, verifying computerized data files, and preparing reports.
• May assist in formulating procedures and making decisions involving the application of academic suspension regulations.
• May supervise subordinate/student staff; may participate in evaluative sessions and recommend methods to improve advisement activities.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in a Related Field, Previous College-Level Academic Advising Experience, Bilingual English/Spanish.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.