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Doña Ana Community College

Admissions Advisor Associate

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, New Mexico 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K - $55K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ September 28th, 2026
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Doña Ana Community College is hiring an Admissions Advisor Associate to guide prospective students through the admissions process at its Gadsden and Sunland Park campuses in New Mexico, providing information on admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid, and student services.
  • Visits high schools across New Mexico and represents DACC at college fairs, school visits, and virtual events
  • Hosts and supports Application Days, helping high school seniors complete the admissions process
  • Initiates contact with students, parents, high school counselors, and teachers about DACC's culture and academic programs
  • Collaborates with NMSU Admissions Advisors on recruitment events
  • Assists students with application submission, account creation, orientation registration, and advising appointments
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships with prospective students, families, and community stakeholders
  • Organizes and leads campus tours tailored to prospective students' interests and needs
  • Works closely with Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and Orientation to streamline the recruitment process
  • Helps develop promotional materials and contributes to online outreach efforts to raise awareness of DACC opportunities
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience; Spanish fluency, Banner, and Slate experience preferred

Admissions Advisor Associate Full Description

Position Summary
Doña Ana Community College is seeking an Admissions Advisor Associate to guide prospective students through the admissions process at its Gadsden and Sunland Park campuses in New Mexico. This role provides information on admission requirements, academic programs, financial aid, and student services while helping students choose the right program for their career goals.
Outreach & Recruitment
  • Visit high schools across New Mexico to promote DACC's programs
  • Represent DACC at college fairs, school visits, and virtual events
  • Host and support Application Days, helping high school seniors complete the admissions process
  • Initiate contact with students, parents, high school counselors and teachers, communicating specifics about DACC's culture and academic programs
  • Collaborate with NMSU Admissions Advisors on recruitment events
Student & Family Engagement
  • Assist students with admissions steps: application submission, account creation, orientation registration, and advising appointments
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective students, families, and community stakeholders
  • Present information sessions on DACC's academic offerings, student services, and support resources
Campus Engagement & Marketing
  • Organize and lead campus tours tailored to prospective students' interests and needs
  • Work closely with Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and Orientation to streamline the recruitment process
  • Help develop and distribute promotional materials and contribute to online outreach efforts
  • Track recruitment activities and analyze data to measure effectiveness
Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of experience related to the standard duties as outlined
  • Preferred: Spanish speaker, Banner experience, Slate experience, student recruitment experience