Coord, Education Support

PLEASE NOTE: This
position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138
miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

Funding available through 08/31/2026; continuance beyond that date is subject
to the department's operational needs as outlined in APPM Policy #3200,
Employee Classification.

The University of
New Mexico has established branch colleges to serve the citizens of New
Mexico and to provide the highest quality of education for students pursuing
post-secondary education at different locations throughout the state. Branch
colleges respond specifically to the unique needs and multicultural
backgrounds of their respective communities by offering community education
programs, career education including certificate and associate degree
programs, and transfer programs that prepare students for upper division
entry into colleges and universities.

TRIO/Upward Bound
is a federally funded program focused on providing opportunities for
first-generation and low-income students, and students with disabilities to
succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher
education pursuits. TRIO/Upward Bound at UNM-Gallup campus is a dynamic and
diverse program seeking a motivated and customer focused Education Support
Coordinator to join a team of professionals dedicated to creating pathways
for college preparation and access for secondary school students.

This position is
essential for service delivery, student support, and overall program success.
The Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Director in providing
administrative and academic support, coordinating and marketing academic
programming, and assisting with program events, trips, workshops and other
outreach activities.

Key
Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in the planning,
  organization, and implementation of the Upward Bound academic year and
  summer program component
• Develop promotional and
  marketing materials, educational information, newsletters and brochures
• Develops and maintains records
  and databases on student and program activities, materials, equipment
  and supplies; maintains documentation of students' progress as well as
  alumni tracking
• Oversees participant application
  process; communicates with prospective participants, parents, school counselors
  and other stakeholders
• Monitors and reconciles program
  fiscal services, including purchasing activities and student stipends
• Collaborate with Outreach
  Advisors to identify non-academic needs of program participants
• Connects participants to appropriate
  resources, tracks use of coordinated services, and provides specific
  referral services
• Develops and facilitates
  workshops on a variety of topics

See the Position Description for additional information.

High School diploma or GED; at least 5 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:

• Associate degree or higher
• Demonstrated experience in assisting at-risk students and families
• Demonstrated experience interviewing students experiencing personal and academic issues
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and organizing education programs, meetings, and/or special events
• Demonstrated administrative support experience, to
  include purchasing, database management, record keeping and fiscal support

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.

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.