New Mexico State University at Alamogordo (NMSU-A) is a comprehensive community college located in the foothills, at the base of the Sacramento Mountains. This vantage point overlooks the city of Alamogordo and the Tularosa Basin. The service area of the school includes Holloman Air Force Base (HAFB), White Sands Missile Range, and stretches beyond the view to include the Mescalero Apache Reservation and approximately twenty villages and towns. Much of the south-central New Mexico region benefits from the convenient location of the campus. NMSU-A is a two-year community college campus accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is dedicated to the concept of high-quality, cost-effective education that meets the needs of the community and diverse student population.

Responsible for one or several broad-based areas within a medium sized community college’s or division’s Student Affairs.

Interprets and enforces student affairs policies and procedures as they pertain to the community college or division; monitors and administers processes associated with individual student academic standing, as appropriate, to include probations, suspensions, and/or promotions. Directs and oversees student enrollment activities, to include admissions, registration, financial aid and scholarships, student records, and data collection. Directs and oversees academic advisement, career counseling, and student discipline programs; provides guidance and support as appropriate for various student life activities. Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement. Oversees all facets of the daily operations of the organizational unit, ensuring compliance with the University, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations. Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses. Oversees and directs the planning and development of student information documents and promotional materials, may include college catalogs and student handbooks. Researches and prepares integrated reports on department fiscal and operational activities and on student costs.Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques. Knowledge of the procedures and processes associated with the development and dissemination of curriculum catalogs and student handbooks. Knowledge and understanding of student career and academic advisement principles, methods, and procedures at the college level. Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures. Knowledge and understanding of a range of student life issues and concerns. Knowledge and understanding of the integrated functions of college-level registrar, admissions, financial aid, and student affairs. Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Employee development and performance management skills.

Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures. Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports. Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Master’s Degree in a related field.

Five (5) years of related professional experience.

Experience working in a community college setting and an understanding of the community college mission and philosophy.

Adjustment to work schedule may be needed to accommodate the needs of the department.

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.