Admissions Advisor

• Job
• Location:
  
  Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Position:
  Staff Full-time
• Closing At:
  Feb 25 2026 - 23:55 MST

Patty Grajeda, , patty
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External - Open to all applicants

Join Our Team as an Admissions Advisor!

Are you passionate about guiding students on their path to higher education? We’re seeking a motivated, bilingual (Spanish preferred) Admissions Advisor to represent our University in a highly visible and impactful role. In this position, your primary focus will be supporting dual credit students—high school learners earning college credit—as they transition into higher education. As an ambassador of our institution, you’ll connect with prospective students, families, schools, and community partners, helping them navigate the admissions process with confidence and clarity.

You’ll manage a designated recruitment territory, travel extensively during peak seasons, and contribute to outreach efforts including events, campus visits, orientation programs, and communication campaigns. If you thrive in a fast-paced, people-centered environment and have strong communication skills, we invite you to help us make a lasting impact on future students’ lives.

Position Title: Admissions Advisor

College/Division: Student Success & Enrollment Management

Department: 521010-UNDERGRAD ADMISSIONS & ORIENTATION

Location: Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 43,908.80 to commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Standard

Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Plans and organizes student admission, orientation or registration functions for the central university division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Serves as a primary point of representation and liaison with respect to student recruitment, orientation and retention programming. Reviews and compiles student applications and data university wide. Participates in the generation of program resources and in the design and development of the program operating goals, objectives, and protocols.

May be responsible for maintaining official academic records, evaluating transcripts, advising potential students on admissions, orientation and registration requirements and options, and administers applicable student policies.

Required

Education and Experience:

Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

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.

We are New Mexico’s land‑grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research, public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff, and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic‑serving institution (HSI), a minority‑serving institution (MSI), and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico.

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.

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non‑merit factor.