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.