Academic Advisement Coord

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transfer & Transition Student Center (TTSC), under the direction of the Office of Advising Strategies (OAS), seeks a forward-thinking and student-centered professional who is passionate about transforming the dual credit/concurrent enrollment, transfer, and branch transition student experience from transactional to truly transformational. This role advances the institution’s commitment to making bachelor’s degree completion accessible, attainable, and empowering through proactive outreach, holistic advisement, and intentionally designed pathways. TTSC strives to create experiences that foster clarity, confidence, and connection. This role supports the evolution of the Center’s approaches to welcoming, supporting, and connecting transfer and dual credit students in alignment with research, data, and emerging higher education trends to ensure transitions are both efficient and impactful. A central component of this work is the ability to build and sustain strong, trust-based partnerships with secondary schools, community colleges, and other higher education institutions. By cultivating collaborative relationships and aligning shared goals, this role helps create seamless pathways that benefit students across educational systems. The successful candidate will bring adaptability, reflective practice, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Most importantly, they will foster an environment where dual credit and transfer students feel valued, supported, and empowered to see themselves as full members of the university community from their very first interaction. Position expectations: · Coordinate the Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment Program, including: o Creating and maintaining Dual Credit Master Agreements between high schools and UNM o Coordinating the application and registration processes for dual credit/concurrent enrollment students o Preparing and providing enrollment and grade reports for partnering secondary education institutions o Supporting high school students in making higher education connections and planning for their higher education academic experiences o Connecting high school students to discipline-specific academic advisors, integrated advisors, and faculty advisors as appropriate for a high school student’s individual dual credit/concurrent enrollment plan · Create and maintain academic relationships and partnerships primarily with secondary education institutions but also with other higher education institutions · Serve as a liaison to NM Higher Education Department (NMHED), NM Public Education Department (NMPED), and NM Dual Credit Partnerships (NMDCP), the state’s chapter for the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Programs (NACEP) · Participate in recruitment and outreach events/visits at secondary and higher education institutions · Develop and deliver informational presentations to small and large groups of students, parents, and community members as well as staff and faculty from secondary and higher education institutions · Provide input on and participate in the development, design, and implementation of outreach, recruitment, retention, and mentorship programs and initiatives for dual credit/concurrent enrollment, transfer, and branch transition students · Collaborate with multiple UNM departments, staff, and faculty members o Ensure a smooth transition for students to UNM o Augment the student support systems for students transitioning to UNM o Work to eliminate/minimize systematic barriers/constraints Dual Credit students encounter as they navigate the UNM system · Provide support for transfer programs/initiatives · Provide support for maintaining data and analyzing statistical information for both dual credit/concurrent enrollment and transfer trends See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as an undergraduate advisor at a 4-year institution
Experience providing academic advisement from start to finish of an undergraduate degree program
Experience with coordinating peer mentoring programs and/or student success programming
Experience providing advisement to prospective students
Experience working with parents/guardians of students
Experience working with partners from secondary education institutions and/or multiple higher education institutions
Strong listening, interpersonal, and communication skills
Advanced coordination and organizational skills
Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse student population
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures
Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Dual Credit/Concurrent Enrollment Program
Creating and maintaining Dual Credit Master Agreements between high schools and UNM
Coordinating the application and registration processes for dual credit/concurrent enrollment students
Preparing and providing enrollment and grade reports for partnering secondary education institutions
Supporting high school students in making higher education connections and planning for their higher education academic experiences
Connecting high school students to discipline-specific academic advisors, integrated advisors, and faculty advisors as appropriate for a high school student’s individual dual credit/concurrent enrollment plan
Create and maintain academic relationships and partnerships primarily with secondary education institutions but also with other higher education institutions
Serve as a liaison to NM Higher Education Department (NMHED), NM Public Education Department (NMPED), and NM Dual Credit Partnerships (NMDCP), the state’s chapter for the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Programs (NACEP)
Participate in recruitment and outreach events/visits at secondary and higher education institutions
Develop and deliver informational presentations to small and large groups of students, parents, and community members as well as staff and faculty from secondary and higher education institutions
Provide input on and participate in the development, design, and implementation of outreach, recruitment, retention, and mentorship programs and initiatives for dual credit/concurrent enrollment, transfer, and branch transition students
Collaborate with multiple UNM departments, staff, and faculty members
Ensure a smooth transition for students to UNM
Augment the student support systems for students transitioning to UNM
Work to eliminate/minimize systematic barriers/constraints Dual Credit students encounter as they navigate the UNM system
Provide support for transfer programs/initiatives
Provide support for maintaining data and analyzing statistical information for both dual credit/concurrent enrollment and transfer trends