Admissions Advisor - Youth ChalleNGe Academy (DMA #10110652)

$19.82 - $31.71 Hourly

$41,218 - $65,949 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 60

Posting Details

This job posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The New Mexico National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy (NMNGYCA) is a free, voluntary 17 ½ month alternative program for youth aged 16-18 that starts with a demanding 22-week quasi-military residential phase in which cadets from all over the state live in Roswell. This is followed by two (2) years of mentoring support to help graduates stay on track. The focus during the residential phase is on the development of the whole person through training of the eight (8) Core Components: Academic Excellence; Life Coping Skills; Job Skills; Responsible Citizenship; Leadership/Followership; Health and Hygiene; Physical Fitness; Service to Community, which are designed to instill healthy, life-long skills that have been time-proven to lead to success. In this phase, all cadets will live in military style barracks, engage in daily fitness activities, work towards earning a HiSET (High School Equivalency Credential) or credit recovery, and are eligible to receive college credits in a vocational training program provided by Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Once a cadet graduates from the residential phase, the post-residential phase begins. This phase features monthly contact with an assigned mentor who helps the cadet maintain positive lifestyles and remain focused on completing their life goals by providing community resources in support of employment and educational opportunities.

Why does the job exist?

The Admissions Advisor (Recruiter) is responsible for identifying, screening, interviewing, and referring applicants who are interested in attending the NMNGYCA. The incumbent is responsible for scheduling and conducting recruiting orientations for prospective candidates at various locations throughout the state of New Mexico. The Admissions Advisor will also maintain an admissions database and input admissions data to track candidate information and key recruitment contacts. The Admission Advisor is responsible for ensuring the necessary number of cadets are enrolled to meet the program's graduation target of 225 cadets per year in accordance with National Guard Bureau standards.

How does it get done?

The Admissions Advisor:
-Conducts group presentations and recruitment meetings throughout the state of New Mexico in an effort to promote the Program and seek out prospective candidates;
-Interviews and screens candidates applying for enrollment in the Program to ensure candidates meet the required qualifications;
-Assists families with the application process;
-Meets with educational institutions, public and private agencies, and employers to identify and recruit potential candidates;
-Creates brochures and application packets to disseminate to high school counselors, county and local agencies, National Guard Armories, and other youth oriented agencies within the state; and,
-Enters applicant data into the program's database in accordance with National Guard Bureau requirements.

Who are the customers?

Potential cadets of the NMNGYCA, their families and community organizations that support the program.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Admissions Advisor:
-Possesses excellent public speaking, writing and interpersonal skills;
-Enjoys working with youth;
-Is a sound decision maker and problem solver;
-Thrives while working independently; and,
-Excels at multi-tasking and managing a tight schedule.

Minimum Qualification

Associate's degree in Social Services, Education, Government, Human Resources or Business Administration and two (2) years of experience in customer service, administrative support, business administration, human resources, recruitment, placement, processing personnel transactions and/or eligibility determination in a private or public sector and/or social welfare program. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Employment is subject to a pre-employment national background investigation and post-offer background check to include fingerprints and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both an office and academic setting on a large campus with multiple buildings and may involve exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Overtime during peak cycle times may be required. Frequent in-state travel is required, along with occasional out-of-state travel for meetings and conferences.

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Agency Contact Information: Joe Martinez. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.