Job description
New Mexico State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution of higher learning accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. An active research university, NMSU anchors the southern end of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Research Corridor, exceeding $140 million in research and public service expenditures. NMSU is classified as a Hispanic-serving institution by the federal government with a total minority enrollment over 48%. Home to the state’s NASA Space Grant Program, NMSU is located in Las Cruces, which features desert mesas, the farmlands of the Rio Grande Valley, and the Organ Mountains, an extension of the Rocky Mountain chain. The University is committed to building a cultural diverse educational environment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares documents, advertising materials, and information packets in support of retention and recruitment.
- Collaborates with the other units in the division and university departments in programming.
- Attends and participates in individual and group orientation and other activities and events related to the unit.
- Develops advertising materials and distributes them through social media and the university main communication channels.
- Plans, develops, and implements community outreach activities for underrepresented student populations. May conduct recruitment activities for targeted student populations.
- Coordinates retention activities including student mentor programs, tutor services, personal counseling, and study skills workshops; plans, develops, and coordinates special events.
- May assist and/or prepare grant proposals to fund student programs and services.
- Performs general administrative processes and paperwork within the unit.
- Gathers, processes, and supports the analysis information about the student population that the unit serves and related research. For example, supporting the program director with grant writing efforts. Participates in research efforts within the unit.
Provides academic, financial aid/scholarship, financial literacy, and advisement services to targeted student populations. Plans, develops, and implements community outreach activities and/or campus recruitment and/or retention programs.
Classification Standard Duties
Answers student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites, referring to catalogues, written course descriptions, and other appropriate sources. Coordinates with other organizational units to process admission and graduation requests and to aid in resolution of academic problems. Prepares form letters, individual letters, and information packets in support of group and/or individual recruitment efforts; attends and participates in individual and group orientation and other information dissemination sessions. Plans, develops, and implements community outreach activities for underrepresented student populations. May conduct recruitment activities for targeted student populations. Coordinates retention activities including student mentor programs, tutor services, personal counseling, and study skills workshops; plans, develops, and coordinates special events. May assist and/or prepare grant proposals to fund student programs and services. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge
Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues. Knowledge of a range of recruitment strategies and techniques. Knowledge of targeted recruitment principles, procedures, and resources. Knowledge of student outreach services and activities.
Skills
Records maintenance skills.
Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop and implement recruitment plans. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to plan community outreach projects. Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements. Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events. Ability to design and develop recruitment plans. Knowledge of community outreach practices.
Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Required Experience
No previous work experience required.
Equivalency An Associate's degree and two (2) years of related experience; or, four (4) years of related experience may substitute for the Bachelor's degree. Preferred Qualifications Required Certification/License Special Requirements Other Departmental Requirements Standard Work Schedule Standard (M-F, 8-5) If not a Standard Work Schedule, please describe Physical Work Location State NM-New Mexico Physical Work Location County, if in New Mexico DA-Dona Ana Work Site Contingent Upon Funding Contingent upon funding Bargaining Unit Eligible Posting Announcement Statement This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Tenure Track No Posting Date 12/16/2022 Closing Date 01/15/2023 Anticipated Job Begin Date (optional) Anticipated Job End Date, if applicable (optional) Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the
official document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/48909
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort
No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements
Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
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