Student Recruitment Specialist

Student Recruitment Specialist

TheUNM School of Medicine Combined BA/MD Degree Program (BA/MD) is seeking ahighly organized and detail-oriented Student Recruitment Specialist to jointheir dynamic team. The BA/MD Program is designed to help address the physician shortage in New Mexico by assembling a class of diverse students who are committed to serving New Mexico communities.

This individual must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The Student Recruitment Specialist must be able to work well independently but must also work well as part of a team.

The incumbent will be responsible for oversight and administration of the recruitment process for the BA/MD program.

This position establishes and administers creative programming for targeting,recruitment and retention of prospective BA/MD students. The Student Recruiter serves as a liaison, developing partnerships between the Program, the University, school systems and communities throughout the state.

The selected individual will coordinate and facilitate school visitations,presentations, community workshops, visits from prospective students and parents, and other special events as part of a robust and innovative recruitment strategy.

The selected incumbent will be responsible for maintaining a real-time student database and producing specific reports regarding program recruitment.

This position will also work collaboratively to develop marketing materials.

The Student Recruitment Specialist will oversee the recruitment process for theBA/MD program, including oversight of work performed by the Student Recruiter position.

This position requires extensive travel throughout New Mexico.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Ability to travel by vehicle or air, locally, statewide and/or out of state.
• A valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a valid driver's license within thirty days of hire, is required for this job.

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 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.

• Prior experience working as a student recruiter or at an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience working with high school students.
• Prior experience delivering presentations to large and small groups.
• Prior experience working in rural New Mexico communities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and CRM software.
• Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in required cover letter.

Campus:
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: SOM BA/MD Program (524L)

Employment Type:

Staff

Staff Type:
Regular - Full-Time

Status:
Exempt

Pay:
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33

Benefits Eligible:
This is a benefits eligible 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 a more information.

ERB Statement:
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined 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: 1/19/2026

Eligible for Remote Work:
Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement:
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please include a cover letter that speaks to the specific job description, resume and three professional references (one must be from a supervisor).

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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