Coord, Education Support

This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM. Funding is available through 08/31/2027; continuance beyond that date is subject to the department's operational needs.

About the role

The University of New Mexico’s TRIO/Upward Bound program at the UNM-Gallup campus is a federally funded initiative focused on providing opportunities for first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities to succeed in pre-college performance and higher education. This position is essential for service delivery, student support, and overall program success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of the Upward Bound academic year and summer program components.
• Develop promotional and marketing materials, educational information, newsletters, and brochures.
• Develop and maintain records and databases on student and program activities, materials, equipment, and supplies; maintain documentation of students’ progress as well as alumni tracking.
• Oversee participant application process; communicate with prospective participants, parents, school counselors, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and reconcile program fiscal services, including purchasing activities and student stipends.
• Collaborate with Outreach Advisors to identify non-academic needs of program participants.
• Connect participants to appropriate resources, track use of coordinated services, and provide specific referral services.
• Develop and facilitate workshops on a variety of topics.

Requirements

• 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.
• Official transcript(s) will be required for hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher.
• Demonstrated experience in assisting at-risk students and families.
• Demonstrated experience interviewing students experiencing personal and academic issues.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and organizing education programs, meetings, and/or special events.
• Demonstrated administrative support experience, including purchasing, database management, record keeping, and fiscal support.

Benefits

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 more information.

Pay

Hourly: $19.00 to $24.77

Schedule

• Term - Full-Time
• Term End Date: 08/31/2027
• Status: Non-Exempt