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Student Recruitment Specialist
Requisition ID
req35429
Working Title
Student Recruitment Specialist
Position Grade
12
Position Summary
TheUNM School of Medicine Combined BA/MD Degree Program (BA/MD) is seeking ahighly organized and detail-oriented Student Recruitment Specialist to jointheir dynamic team. The BA/MD Program is designed to help address the physicianshortage in New Mexico by assembling a class of diverse students who arecommitted to serving New Mexico communities.
Thisindividual must have excellent oral and written communicationskills. The Student Recruitment Specialist must be able to work wellindependently but must also work well as part of a team. Theincumbent will be responsible for oversight and administration of therecruitment process for the BA/MD program.
Thisposition establishes and administers creative programming for targeting,recruitment and retention of prospective BA/MD students. The Student Recruiterserves as a liaison, developing partnerships between the Program, theUniversity, school systems and communities throughout the state.
Theselected individual will coordinate and facilitate school visitations,presentations, community workshops, visits from prospective students andparents, and other special events as part of a robust and innovativerecruitment strategy. The selected incumbent will be responsible formaintaining a real-time student database and producing specific reports regardingprogram recruitment.
Thisposition will also work collaboratively to develop marketing materials.
TheStudent Recruitment Specialist will oversee the recruitment process for theBA/MD program, including oversight of work performed by the Student Recruiterposition.
This position requires extensive travel throughout New Mexico.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Ability to travel by vehicle or air, locally, statewide and/or out of state.
• A valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a valid driver's license within thirty days of hire, is required for this job.

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

• Prior experience working as a student recruiter or at an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience working with high school students.
• Prior experience delivering presentations to large and small groups.
• Prior experience working in rural New Mexico communities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and CRM software.
• Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in required cover letter.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department
SOM BA/MD Program (524L)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,844.53 - $5,399.33
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
1/19/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule.
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 include a cover letter that speaks to the specific job description, resume and three professional references (one must be from a supervisor).
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.