Academic Advisor Associate

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, NM 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ May 12th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is hiring an Academic Advisor Associate. The advisor will provide academic guidance to undergraduate students through various communication methods, support exploratory and declared students in career and major exploration, and participate in campus-wide retention, orientation, and student success initiatives. The role also involves developing advising tools, maintaining student records, and contributing to professional development and university committees.

Highlights

Provide academic advising via in-person, phone, email, walk-ins, group advising, and orientation.
Advise and support exploratory students and assist with meta-major map maintenance.
Participate in New Student Orientation, Crimson Kickoff, and student retention initiatives like Quick Connect and Enrollment Calling Campaign.
Maintain degree maps, student records, and advising tools both print and online.
Develop and use online tools and technology to enhance advising functions.
Engage in professional development and serve on college and university committees.
Required qualifications: Associate's degree plus 2 years relevant experience or Bachelor's degree.
Preferred qualifications: Master's degree, college-level academic advising experience, and bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Target annual salary: $43,908.80.
Standard work schedule Monday through Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours.