Academic Advisor
- 504256
- Grants Community College, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: Nov 20 2026 - 23:55 MST
Department Contact: Janie Gutierrez, 505-287-6625, janieg61@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Position Details
Position Title: Academic Advisor
College/Division: GRCC Grants CC
Department: 950850-GRCC STUDENT SERVICES CTR
Location: Grants Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 43,908.80-48,651.00
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)
If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Student Services, the incumbent will advise and support NMSU Grants students to ensure their retention, persistence, and academic success. This position works collaboratively with other departments and high schools (Dual Credit) to support enrollment, program development, and overall student success. Responsibilities include assessing the need for academic support services and monitoring the progress of an assigned caseload of students. Some travel and participation in in-person events are integral to this role. Individuals should provide exceptional service to every student and team member during each interaction. Additonal duties and responsibilities include:
• Provides proactive academic advising and assistance to an assigned caseload of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Works with and visits partnering high schools to assist with the admission, enrollment, and registration of Dual Credit students.
• Provides support services for new students, including coordinating orientation programs and referrals for placement testing, as appropriate.
• Works with students to develop academic plans and course schedules for current and future semesters.
• Collaborates with Student Services, Academic Services, and students to implement tools and strategies that promote student success.
• Supports the college’s enrollment, retention, and graduation goals by providing input on academic
programs and course sequencing, delivering presentations and workshops, and training or supporting
staff and student workers, as applicable.
• Connects students with resources and services that support their academic goals and achievement.
• Monitors student progress, provides feedback, and processes academic paperwork related to program progression and completion.
• Provides training to faculty and staff on Navigate and other early alert systems.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports advising and student success data to support institutional goals and
continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to represent the college independently in various professional settings.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a Community College or University setting.
Master's degree in a related field.
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.
NMSU Global Campus
Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.
NMSU Main Campus
Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.
Doña Ana Community College
Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.
Alamogordo Campus
Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.
Grants Campus
NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.
Special Instructions to Applicants
The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.
EEO Statement
New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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