Student Success Splst

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM

The University of New Mexico Gallup (UNM Gallup) is one of four branch community colleges of the University and serves approximately 2,000 students. Located near the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi Reservations, this campus has one of the largest percentage Native American student body of any public university campus in the world. UNM Gallup is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, offering Associate degrees and Career Technical certificate programs, adult basic education (ABE and GED), workforce training, and personal enrichment courses. There are approximately 57 part-time and 54 full-time faculty members.

The UNM Gallup Branch, Student Affairs Department, invites applications for a full-time twelve (12) month staff position as Student Success Specialist.

In support of the University's enrollment, retention and graduation goals, provides integrated support for a student success program aimed at supporting students with specific needs to navigate and succeed within higher education. Assists higher-level student success personnel in the development and delivery of outreach and retention programs. Receives guidance, training, and mentorship from higher-level personnel as it relates to understanding and meeting the unique needs of the population of interest.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of university settings, policies, programs, and services.
• Ability to coordinate and organize educational programs, meetings and/or special events.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Strong listening, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.