Academic Advisor

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Position Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide academic counseling and mentoring to students and potential students; Assist students in selecting coursework appropriate to their skill levels, career, and academic goals;
• Monitor student academic progress and coordinate follow-up meetings with students as necessary;
• Assist with student recruitment and related activities;
• Participate in the development and execution of new student orientation programs for both fall and spring semesters;
• Assist faculty advisement and athletic coaches by providing records, evaluations, and other request data;
• Participate in the College’s Early Alert Program;
• Evaluate and maintain student records for degree requirements using an academic evaluation system;
• Maintain student files throughout their academic careers and make changes to records as necessary;
• Audit student records for curriculum, major, and graduation requirements; Disseminate information on college policies and procedures to faculty, parents, students, etc.;
• Assist students with technical support; including setting up student email, navigating Banner and Blackboard, and any other tech help students will need
• Exceptional customer service with students, partners, community, and overall college
• Work collaboratively with student success team and will be working as a team player

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree inany field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate would possess a commitment to innovative strategies to support student success and have experience in student advisement and/or mentoring, as well as working with low-income, minority students in rural communities. Experience preparing and delivering presentations to high school and college students is preferred and experience with Ellucian Banner Student Administrative Software is a plus.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver’s License;
• Occasional travel is required;
• During peak registration times, work hours may vary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate college policy to students; Strong collaborative/teamwork experience and interpersonal skills; Excellent presentation skills;
• Ability to work with difficult/angry students;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Records maintenance skills;
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports; Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments;
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information;
• Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion;
• Ability to analyze and solve problems;
• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues;
• Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements;
• Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records; Above average knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. and Google applications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• No or very limited physical effort required; up to 25 pounds
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Best Consideration Date: January 23, 2026

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application must include: 1) cover letter, 2) a resume, 3) copies of unofficial transcripts conferring the required degree, 4) names, addresses, and phone numbers of (3) three professional references and 5) Advising philosophy

Candidates who are invited for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts. References will be contacted in conjunction with interviews.

Required application materials should be uploaded to the "Resume Drop Box" of the application

EEO STATEMENT: NNMC is an equal opportunity employer.