Academic Advisor Lead

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, NM 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $53K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ January 17th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

New Mexico State University is hiring an Academic Advisor Lead to provide comprehensive academic advising to undergraduate students, including exploratory and student athletes, and to support their progress from orientation through graduation. The role involves proactive student engagement, coordination with faculty advisors, participation in university retention initiatives, and contributing to professional development and advising tools.

Highlights

Provide academic advising through multiple delivery channels including in-person, phone, email, and group sessions.
Advise exploratory students and assist with major exploration and career advising tools.
Monitor and advise students on academic probation and student athletes, reviewing academic progress regularly.
Participate in campus welcome events, orientation, and retention activities like Quick Connect and Enrollment Calling Campaign.
Serve as primary contact for faculty advising liaisons and maintain degree maps and advising tools.
Contribute to development and use of online advising tools and technology.
Chair or co-chair committees within the Center for Academic Advising and Student Support.
Required qualifications include an Associate's degree with 7 years relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience.
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree and previous college-level academic advising experience.
Salary is approximately $53,165.80 annually; standard work schedule with occasional evening/weekend hours.