Admissions Advisor Associate

🇺🇸 Las Cruces, New Mexico 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $44K - $55K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ September 28th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

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