Student Recruitment SpecialistRequisition ID req30636 Working Title Student Recruitment Specialist Position Grade 12 Position SummaryNote: The Best Consideration Date has been extended to 11/22/2024.The core mission of American Indian Student Services (AISS) is to provide opportunities that enhance American Indian/Indigenous student success, while also advancing a wide range of objectives aligned with The University of New Mexico’s enrollment, retention, and graduation goals. AISS is seeking an innovative and dynamic Student Recruitment Specialist to join a team dedicated to utilizing individual talents to collaboratively reach goals; embedding creativity in our work to address issues in new ways; displaying integrity through hard work, honesty, & respect; taking the initiative for self-improvement to expand knowledge & skills; and demonstrating the ability to adapt to dynamic shifts in environments and duties.Combine your passions & skills to positively support American Indian/Indigenous students in their higher education journey!This position requires designing special programs, outreach initiatives, and targeted American Indian/Indigenous recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts at the University of New Mexico-Main Campus. The Student Recruitment Specialist will serve as the primary liaison with internal and external constituencies on all facets relating to outreach programming and represent AISS and the University of New Mexico at local, regional, and national recruitment events. Managing and coordinating community workshops; arranging campus visits and tours for prospective students and parents; customer service and networking experience; advanced interpersonal and written skills; and demonstrated experience collaborating and interacting with various university units/divisions, tribal governments, higher education programs, and entities specific to American Indian constituents are integral components of the Student Recruitment Specialist role.The individual selected for this position will:* Establish, coordinate and administer targeted American Indian/Indigenous undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and outreach projects, operations, and events.* Coordinate various programs and marketing for AISS academic/cultural/social special events and programming relating to targeted American Indian/Indigenous recruitment efforts including, but not limited to: American Indian Senior Day, American Indian Junior Day, AISB Summer Bridge Program, AISB Fall Experience Program, Tribal Higher Education Campus Visits, and specialized statewide, regional, and national outreach & recruitment efforts.* Conduct visits to middle schools, high schools, and colleges to promote UNM American Indian/Indigenous outreach activities for group and individual settings.* Utilize knowledge of admissions application processes, registration criteria, and financial aid and/or scholarship information and deadlines for internal coordination of student recruitment and enrollment management goals.* Develop and maintain statewide and regional partnerships with public/private/charter/tribal schools and meet with school counselors and administrators regarding participation in department and university outreach programs and activities.* Organize and implement all aspects of large, university-wide and multi-departmental special events incorporating presentation and promotional materials, maintaining budgetary and operational controls, and coordinating multiple entities.* Promote and represent the department/university at public relations events, promotional opportunities, marketing campaigns, business and committee meetings, and press and publicity functions.* Oversee and coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of departmental recruitment activity data.* Manage the coordination of complex recruitment and outreach projects, operations, and events.* Actively participate in a variety of department, division-specific, and university-wide student support programming initiatives.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 QualificationsBachelor’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* Master’s degree* Demonstrated experience organizing and implementing all aspects of large, university-wide and multi-departmental special events incorporating presentation and promotional materials, maintaining budgetary and operational controls, and coordinating multiple entities.* Demonstrated experience coordinating student recruitment activities, programs, and meetings in collaboration with multiple university departments/divisions and academic colleges.* Demonstrated experience generating reports, spreadsheets, and databases; and maintaining program/project records, statistics and assessment information specific to targeted recruitment initiatives.* Demonstrated experience drafting and creating design sets and copy for print publications/digital & web-based communications, and social media platforms utilizing Adobe Creative applications: Illustrator, lnDesign, Adobe Express, and Photoshop.* Experience working on a team and in a collaborative work setting, multi-tasking, and creative problem-solving in a high-traffic customer service environment.* Effectively communicating and interacting with various tribal governments, organizations, higher education programs, and entities specific to American Indian/Indigenous constituents.* Strong interpersonal interactions and collaboration with a wide range of individuals representing diverse communities, ages, cultures, and education levels.Additional Requirements Campus Main – Albuquerque, NM Department Native American Programs (569A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular – Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,697.20 – $5,191.33 (depending on education and experience) 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 11/22/2024 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application InstructionsOnly 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.To receive full consideration for this position, an applicant must:1. Complete Online Application2.
Attach/upload Resume3. Attach/upload a Cover Letter (see Cover Letter instructions below)4. Attach/upload contact information for three (3) professional references, preferably supervisors (references will only be contacted in the event you are a finalist for the position). Incomplete Applications may not be considered.Cover Letter Requirements: Please describe what makes you uniquely qualified for the Student Recruitment Specialist position; specifically outlining and citing examples of your expertise specific to coordinating targeted American Indian/Indigenous recruitment & outreach initiatives at the collegiate level and how you anticipate contributing to the success of American Indian Student Services.If chosen for an interview – bring two (2) public relations material samples that you have created from concept and design to publishing, specific to targeted American Indian/Indigenous recruitment and outreach events you have directed and coordinated.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.
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