Outreach Advisor

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch,
located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

Funding
available through 08/31/2026; continuance beyond that date is subject to the
department's operational needs as outlined in APPM Policy #3200, Employee
Classification.

The University of
New Mexico has established branch colleges to serve the citizens of New
Mexico and to provide the highest quality of education for students pursuing
post-secondary education at different locations throughout the state. Branch
colleges respond specifically to the unique needs and multicultural
backgrounds of their respective communities by offering community education
programs, career education including certificate and associate degree
programs, and transfer programs that prepare students for upper division
entry into colleges and universities.

TRIO/Upward Bound at
the UNM-Gallup campus is a dynamic and diverse program seeking a highly
motivated Student Success Specialist to join a team of professionals
dedicated to creating pathways for college preparation and access for
secondary school students. TRIO/Upward Bound is a federally funded program
focused on providing opportunities for first-generation and low-income
students, and students with disabilities to succeed in their pre-college performance
and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. The success of the
population served requires the ideal candidate to be a proactive
problem-solver and adept at working in a fast-paced office environment with
students from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must embody a student-centered,
holistic approach with a demonstrated commitment to student success.
Familiarity with retention and student coaching strategies is a plus.
Candidates must thrive in a collaborative team atmosphere, be proactive, and
skilled in multitasking.

Key
Responsibilities Include:

• Participates in and assists with
  advisement and/or consultative services for students of a specific
  targeted and/or underrepresented population.
• Assists with outreach and
  retention activities designed to attract, retain, and serve students of
  the identified population; supports activity logistics, which may
  include compiling materials, participating in marketing efforts, and
  reviewing program effectiveness.
• Assists in the preparation and
  delivery of workshops, presentations, and orientations related to the
  student success activities of the program.
• Undertakes and/or participates
  in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and
  expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
• Receives guidance, training, and
  mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out
  activities and assignments.
• May assist higher-level
  personnel in representing the program to internal and/or external
  constituencies, as well as advising student organizations related to the
  population of interest, as appropriate to the program.

May undertake
related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific
objectives of the operating unit.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

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.

• Experience working with TRIO and traditionally underrepresented populations or economically disadvantaged populations
• Demonstrated experience in advising, instructing, mentoring and/or tutoring students
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and organizing education programs, meetings, and/or special events
• Demonstrated experience working independently and in a
  team environment

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.

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 https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.