Pax Program Of Academic Exchange Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM

Academic Advisor,Sr
Requisition ID
req36477
Working Title
Academic Advisor,Sr
Position Grade
12
Position Summary
Graduate Studies seeks to hire a Senior Academic Advisor to serve and support graduate student degree completion. The Senior Academic Advisor's primary role is to provide direct review and verification of graduate student application of candidacy form and dissertation manuscript submissions for Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and doctoral programs. The successful candidate will work closely with the Program and Academic Completion (PAC) team in Graduate Studies and communicate frequently with faculty and staff supporting graduate students across different departments at UNM. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, have excellent customer service skills, and pay attention to detail.
Graduate Studies is the central academic administrative unit for graduate education at the University of New Mexico. We work in partnerships with academic departments and administrative units across campus to promote the quality of our graduate programs, enhance student success, and ensure broad access to graduate education. Graduate Studies provides a variety of student support services, financial assistance, and program support for graduate programs across the university. The selected candidate will be advising faculty, staff, and students from across the university on the submission of academic forms while enforcing policy governing graduate education.
Duties include:

• Provide consultation, guidance, and advisement to students and departments about the submission of documentation required for completion of MFA and doctoral degrees.
• Process, verify, and approve the academic documentation for completion of MFA and doctoral degrees.
• Facilitate workshops to students and departments for MFA and doctoral degree requirements, including manuscript formatting requirements, in collaboration with the PAC team.
• Review dissertations and manuscript forms to ensure compliance with Graduate Studies formatting requirements, communicating directly with students for revisions if requested.
• Provide drop-in advisement to support graduate students with degree completion requirements.
• Connect students to resources and services that support individual student success.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
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

• Possess knowledge of the UNM campus, graduate programs, andwebsites.
• Professional ability in a higher education setting analyzingand solving problems using independent judgement and analyzing and interpretingstudent transcripts.
• Experience with graduate education documents: Applicationfor Candidacy, GradForms, University Catalog, etc.
• Previous Banner experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be dependable, professional, and can promote graduatestudent success.
• Be customer-focused and committed to delivering a positivecustomer experience.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Graduate Studies GS (457A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $22.18 - $31.15
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
5/11/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
No remote work for this position.
Application Instructions
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.
Please submit a resume/UNMJobs application, cover letter, and at least three professional references.
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.