Dona Ana Community College (DACC) is a comprehensive, learning-centered community college dedicated to a diverse population of learners in support of student success, workforce and economic development and lifelong learning. Established in 1973 at the request of the Gadsden, Hatch and Las Cruces school boards, DACC continues to meet the educational needs of county residents by providing instruction leading to associate degrees and technical certificates as well as community and adult education opportunities. As the second largest community college in the state, DACC offers accessible and affordable higher education opportunities to more than 18,000 students annually with eight learning sites county-wide. As part of New Mexico State University, DACC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide academic advising to enrolled, intended and declared nursing majors. Below is a list of specific job duties and responsibilities. Specific responsibilities include: Assists students in analyzing and evaluating academic needs/choices to increase retention and timely graduation. Provides readily available academic advisement to meet student needs to increase retention. Enhances student awareness of educational resources such as the Nursing Honor Society, scholarship programs, and financial aid. Prepares senior summaries for undergraduate declared majors prior to early registration for the first senior semester and graduate summaries the semester prior to graduation. Makes referrals to the nursing Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee, Nursing Program Director, Dean for Health Sciences, and other campus point of campus resources as needed. Provides a centralized source of accurate and up-to-date information for academic and career planning. Provides clarification of NMSU/DACC nursing policies and procedures. Advises students as to appropriate courses to meet degree/graduation requirements and implements the advising/registration process for students. Publishes announcements/newsletters to both nursing and pre-nursing students throughout the semester describing the activities of the DACC Nursing Program. Evaluates applications to ensure admission requirements have been met during the admission process and for advisement of prospective students. Assists during college freshman orientation and DACC Nursing orientations. Meets with prospective students and families. Participates in professional collaboration with other advisors and student services staff. Participates in committee meetings and college events. Represents the college and DACC Nursing at recruitment events.

Provides academic advisement for prospective, current, and former students within a specified undergraduate academic department or equivalent unit of a college. Assesses academic level,attends to student inquiries, assists in problem resolution, and advises on program changes, and in the development of academic plans and schedules. Analyzes applications, transfer evaluations, and transcripts for entry and exit from the university. Maintains appropriate records. May establish programs for target recruitment and retention and develop program and marketing materials.

Answers student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites, referring to catalogues, written course descriptions, and other sources. Reviews transcripts to ensure eligibility for admission to a specific college or program including evaluation of transfer credits and applicability of academic credit to program requirements. Initiates and maintains individual student files updating and evaluating as new information is received. Reviews student files to ensure deadlines are met for completing graduation requirements such as coursework requirements, theses, comprehensive examinations, and other specific program requirements. Coordinates with other organizational units to process admission and graduation requests and to aid in resolution of academic problems. Reviews student grade reports each semester to determine probation and/or suspension based on academic regulations of university; notifies and places students on probation or suspension; returns students to regular status after sufficient progress is made. Prepares written communications in support of recruitment efforts; attends and participates in orientation and information dissemination sessions. Assists students in the selection of appropriate courses and concentrations in terms of students’ stated preferences. Assists faculty advisement, athletic coaches, and other counseling personnel by providing records, evaluations, interpretations, and other requested data, recommendations, and conclusions. Performs supplemental administrative activities such as scheduling meetings, securing requested information, and verifying and maintaining computerized data files. May assist in proctoring examinations and other qualifying requirements or activities required by the college or department. May supervise lower graded staff and student employees; may participate in training and evaluative sessions and recommend methods to improve advisement activities. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of academic standards governing student probation, suspension, and/or expulsion. Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues.

Records maintenance skills.

Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information. Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements. Ability to evaluate student transcripts and/or records.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

No previous work experience required.

Degree in counseling, education, or a related field.
Knowledge of the academic rules and policies of Higher Education colleges and universities.

Able to work remotely if needed.

The performance records retained as part of the NMSU Personnel File of an Internal NMSU applicant or former NMSU employee may be considered by NMSU hiring officials as part of the hiring process.

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.