What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Advisor Associate position at New Mexico State University?
- 503109
- Alamogordo Community College, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Mar 26 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Jessica Wilson, 575-439-3717, jesslm4@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Do you enjoy helping others? Would you like to be a part of the student success journey from orientation through graduation? New Mexico State University Alamogordo is seeking an Academic Advisor to join the NMSU-A Student Services team. Academic advising is a shared partnership between a student and an advisor that teaches the student how to define, plan and achieve their educational, career and individual goals within a respectful, caring and inclusive environment. Academic advising empowers our diverse student population to become active and effective agents of their own learning by proactively connecting with students at key points during their college journey.
Position Details
Position Title: Academic Advisor Associate
College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC
Department: 920900-ALCC STUDENT SERVICES
Location: Alamogordo Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $ 43,908.80
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Advise students about the requirement for academic programs and the selection of required courses at NMSU-A. Assist students in identifying degree programs based on their interests as identified by Interest Inventory. Monitor the students' progression towards a degree and implement intervention strategies for students who are placed on academic warning or probation. Be aware of program, institutional and state requirements to be awarded a degree, be able to clarify these requirements to students and ensure they are progressing towards a degree. Conduct degree audits to ensure students meet all the requirements to be awarded a degree or certificate. Keep current with the academic programs, so accurate and consistent information is provided to the students. Participate in new student orientation and advise incoming students and evaluate placement scores. Actively participate in the implementation of the retention plan. Prepare, organize and maintain accurate student records. Coordinate and facilitate academic planning and career development workshops. Review the transcripts of students who petition for admissions to determine their eligibility for admissions. Participate in recruitment events.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:No previous work experience required.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:
Equivalent Qualifications:
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Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
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.
Salary : $43,909