Intnl Admissions & Rcmt Splst

Requisition ID req30219 Working Title Intnl Admissions & Rcmt Splst Position Grade 11 Position Summary

Under general supervision, determines the admissibility of all undergraduate and graduate international students. Reviews all international documents to determine authenticity and accreditation of institutions using a variety of research methods. Admits qualified undergraduate students and submits screening of graduate students to appropriate departments for final approval. Designs and coordinates admissions outreach services and associated events. Develops and implements international recruitment programs and related initiatives designed to attract suitable candidates in support of the university's enrollment objectives. Establishes and delivers a wide range of advisement and liaison services.

The International Admissions and Recruitment unit, under the Global Education Office (located in Mesa Vista Hall), is seeking a detail-oriented, result-focused individual to join our team. If you enjoy interacting with international students and would like to contribute to UNM's global mission, we would love to speak with you. You must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident due to required compliance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations for the Designed School Official status. You must be available for local, state, and international travel, and for occasional evening and weekend work shifts during peak periods. This position qualifies for all the standard UNM benefits, including annual and sick leave, health insurance, tuition remission, a robust pension plan and more! Additional benefit information is available at https://hr.unm.edu/benefits. As an International Admissions and Recruitment Specialist, this selected candidate will:

Position Summary

• Review international admission documents to determine authenticity and accreditation of institutions using a variety of application review methods
• Admit qualified undergraduate students by competently analyzing academic records from educational systems worldwide
• Review and route graduate student applications to appropriate departments for final approval
• Generate, design and communicate reports from recruitment and international admissions data information.
• Generate non-immigrant documents for newly admitted international students through the role of Designated School Official (DSO)
• Assist with virtual and in-person recruitment outreach efforts, including periodic travel and non-standard working hours (some evenings and weekends), to attract more international applicants to the university
• Plan and host recruitment events for educational agents and academic partners
• Assist with Annual International Student Festival and other engagement events
• Communicate with potential students about UNM policies and procedures for admission
• Ensure departmental goals are met
• Serve on Global Education Office committees and University panels as needed
• Support recruitment strategies that are multi-facetted and have defined goals and measurements of success

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 3 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with foreign credential evaluation
• Previous experience in higher education admissions
• Prior experience analyzing data and generating formal reports
• Proven experience with large audience presentations
• Documented ability to use Social Media platforms for advertising
• Ability to work with diverse cultures
• Experience using a student information system such as Banner, SalesForce, OnBase
• Knowledge of immigration regulations relating to F1 and J1 visa holders
• Previous experience issuing I-20 and DS-2019 immigration documents
• Student outreach and/or recruitment experience
• Demonstrable presentation skills
• Attention to details
• Strong understanding of New Mexico Higher Education rules
• Multi-lingual- Fluency in a language, other than English
• Have or be able to obtain a passport
• Lived, studied and/or traveled extensively outside the U.S.

Additional Requirements • This position will require a pre-employment criminal background check. Future and/or continued employment in the position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining a satisfactory background check, which is one that does not include any disqualifying findings. Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Global Education Office (064A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3583.33 to $3750.00 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 8/16/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement Hybrid 3-in office 2-remote days available after completion of probationary period and discussion with supervisor. 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 resume and cover letter. Cover letter should demonstrate experience related to primary duties and preferred qualifications in 700 words or less. Recommendation letters that speak specifically to the candidate's qualifications as they relate to this position are welcome, but not required.

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.