What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENROLL Outreach Coordinator position at University of New Mexico?
The University of New Mexico-Valencia is currently seeking outgoing candidates
with strong communication skills for the position of Community and Outreach Specialist for our Early,
Non-Academic, Revitalize, Outreach, Learning Support and Learning (ENROLL)
Program.
This position will work with the Program Director in a
two-pronged approach to outreach; 1) K-12, and 2) Industry. This position will develop, coordinate, and
lead events/programs with area high schools establishing a school presence. The Coordinator will
periodically meet with students in conjunction with the schools' counselors to promote the events which are developed to acclimate students to the UNM-Valencia campus and create a seamless transition from high school to college. This position will also be the liaison for industry
outreach in the local community and will focus on strengthening existing
partnerships while building new ones to establish internships, as well as work with
the campus donor relations manager building scholarships.
This is a grant funded position with current funding through
December 2027, to be institutionalized thereafter.
Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia County, The University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of The University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical programs, Adult Education, and Dual Credit courses to high schools in Valencia and Socorro Counties. The faculty and staff serve a student body of over 2,000 students per semester.
UNM offers a robust benefits package, access to resources, and perks from discounted event tickets to tuition remission. We foster a work-life balance through our employee wellness programs, paid parental leave and more. UNM has earned the platinum-level distinction from FamilyFriendlyNM.org for its workplace policies.
See the Position Description for additional information.
High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Spanish/English bi-lingual
- Demonstrated experience working with low-income, diverse populations
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, cover letter and 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.
