Aggie Welcome Orientation Specialist
- 503414
- Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: May 18 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Patty Grajeda, patty31@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: The Student Transition Coordinator centers the work of incoming NMSU students from an approach grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Student Transition Coordinator manages the many day-to-day aspects Aggie Welcome & Orientation student programming and response to incoming student needs. This individual develops, coordinates, implements, and assesses large and small scale programs for NMSU incoming students independently and/or in collaboration with multiple campus partners such as Undergraduate Admissions, Student Involvement & Leadership Programs, Housing & Residential Life, Athletics, and a variety of other student service offices. This position has the decision-making authority for hiring, training, and supervision of the program summer graduate intern, and co-authority with the Family Engagement Coordinator for hiring, training, and supervision for the student Ambassadors and Orientation Leaders.
Salary starts at $45,000 but will be commensurate with experience/education. Professional Development funding is provided every year.
Position Details
Position Title: Aggie Welcome Orientation Specialist
College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management
Department: 521010-UNDERGRAD ADMISSIONS & ORIENTATION
Location: Las Cruces
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 45,000
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: The Aggie Welcome & Orientation Coordinator centers the work of incoming NMSU students from an approach grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The AWO Coordinator manages the many day-to-day aspects Aggie Welcome & Orientation programming and response to incoming student needs. This individual develops, coordinates, implements, and assesses large and small scale programs for NMSU incoming students independently and/or in collaboration with multiple campus partners such as Undergraduate Admissions & Orientation, Student Involvement & Leadership Programs, Housing & Residential Life, Athletics, and a variety of other student service offices. This position has the decision-making authority for hiring, training, and supervision of the program summer graduate intern, and co-authority with the Family Outreach Programs Senior Coordinator for hiring, training, and supervision for the Student Coordinators and Orientation Leaders.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or equivalent
- Previous experience working with college students’ family members and supporters
- Ability to obtain a university driving permit (based on having valid US driving license)
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed indoors.
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 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
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.
