University of New Mexico
Academic Advisement Coord-Honors College
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
The University of New Mexico's Honors College (HC) provides challenging and enriching opportunities for highly motivated, talented, and creative undergraduates from all majors and colleges. Through small, interdisciplinary seminars and a skills‑based curriculum, the Honors College enhances undergraduate learning and academic engagement.
The Honors College is seeking an Academic Advisement Coordinator to play a vital role in supporting student success and advancing HC's mission of fostering Community, Creativity, and Curiosity. This position provides comprehensive academic advisement services that positively impact student retention,ھی admission, graduation, and overall educational achievement.
This role offers a broader and more nuanced scope of academic advising than many traditional advising positions. The Academic Advisement Coordinator will manage multiple projects and deadlines, work efficiently with minimal supervision, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrated excellence in customer service
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, faculty, and staff
Commitment to promoting student success and academic engagement
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support recruitment efforts and student‑oriented events on and off campus
Duties and Responsibilities In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Position Description linked below, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following primary duties:
Provide comprehensive consultation, guidance, and academic advising to Honors College (HC) undergraduate students regarding academic planning, progress, and long‑term educational strategies.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert in honors advising, effectively connecting students with relevant resources and services across the University of New Mexico (UNM) and collaborating with advising teams in other colleges and schools.
Maintain, process, and update a wide range of records and documentation related to students' academic progress and goals. This includes writing, editing, and coordinating a variety of reports and academic advising materials for HC leadership, such as course catalogs, educational resources, training manuals, and related documents. The role also contributes to the development and revision of advising practices, recruitment initiatives, and curricular programs.
Act in a deputized capacity to support, coordinate, and provide guidance to HC student support staff on advising matters, as appropriate, and in the absence of an advising manager or supervisor.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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
Advanced knowledge and understanding of student academic advisement, development, retention issues, trends, and programs in higher education.
Knowledge of the curriculum and administrative requirements for attaining undergraduate degrees and credentials in the Honors College.
Comprehensive understanding of UNM student records management principles, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Campus:
Main – Albuquerque, NM
Department:
Honors College Admin (787A)
Employment Type:
Staff
Staff Type:
Regular – Full‑Time
Status:
Exempt
Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53
Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible试看 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 more information.
ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined réalisation 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: 1/27/2026
Eligible for Remote Work:
No
Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application must include the following: a cover letter that addresses how the candidate's experience and qualifications align with the job requirements, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references.
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/300 tom 피/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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The Honors College is seeking an Academic Advisement Coordinator to play a vital role in supporting student success and advancing HC's mission of fostering Community, Creativity, and Curiosity. This position provides comprehensive academic advisement services that positively impact student retention,ھی admission, graduation, and overall educational achievement.
This role offers a broader and more nuanced scope of academic advising than many traditional advising positions. The Academic Advisement Coordinator will manage multiple projects and deadlines, work efficiently with minimal supervision, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrated excellence in customer service
Strong organizational and time‑management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse students, faculty, and staff
Commitment to promoting student success and academic engagement
Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support recruitment efforts and student‑oriented events on and off campus
Duties and Responsibilities In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the Position Description linked below, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following primary duties:
Provide comprehensive consultation, guidance, and academic advising to Honors College (HC) undergraduate students regarding academic planning, progress, and long‑term educational strategies.
Serve as a subject‑matter expert in honors advising, effectively connecting students with relevant resources and services across the University of New Mexico (UNM) and collaborating with advising teams in other colleges and schools.
Maintain, process, and update a wide range of records and documentation related to students' academic progress and goals. This includes writing, editing, and coordinating a variety of reports and academic advising materials for HC leadership, such as course catalogs, educational resources, training manuals, and related documents. The role also contributes to the development and revision of advising practices, recruitment initiatives, and curricular programs.
Act in a deputized capacity to support, coordinate, and provide guidance to HC student support staff on advising matters, as appropriate, and in the absence of an advising manager or supervisor.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree; at least 3 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
Advanced knowledge and understanding of student academic advisement, development, retention issues, trends, and programs in higher education.
Knowledge of the curriculum and administrative requirements for attaining undergraduate degrees and credentials in the Honors College.
Comprehensive understanding of UNM student records management principles, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Campus:
Main – Albuquerque, NM
Department:
Honors College Admin (787A)
Employment Type:
Staff
Staff Type:
Regular – Full‑Time
Status:
Exempt
Pay:
Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53
Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible试看 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 more information.
ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined réalisation 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: 1/27/2026
Eligible for Remote Work:
No
Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third‑party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application must include the following: a cover letter that addresses how the candidate's experience and qualifications align with the job requirements, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references.
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/300 tom 피/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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