Academic Advisor - req# 30555 - University of New Mexico

Serve as primary staff contact for ASCAS email, phone, and texting initiative, providing academic services and resources to A&S student population.

Inputs routine data into databases, completes forms and departmental documents per established procedures, and processes academic program paperwork under direct supervision.

Assists advisement personnel in analyzing academic records and maintaining appropriate records regarding student consultations.

Responds to routine inquiries and issues. Routes problems to higher-level personnel for resolution.

Assists in the preparation and delivery of workshops and orientations related to academic advisement.

Undertakes and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.

Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

May undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.

May lead lower-graded staff.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

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.

-Ability to follow direction as demonstrated by submitting a complete application, and by specific requirements addressed in the cover letter.
-Experience working with diverse populations.
-Experience working in a high traffic service-oriented environment.
-Ability to multi-task with ever changing priority demands.
-Ability to interpret and analyze department, college, and university degree requirements.

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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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.