HEP Recruiter

Student Recruitment Specialist Requisition ID req36063 Working Title HEP Recruiter Position Grade 12

Position Summary

The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) at El Centro de la Raza, University of New Mexico, is 100% federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Migrant Education. The program is designed to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll migrant and seasonal farmworker students and provide academic, social, and financial support to help them attain a high school equivalency diploma. The HEP Recruiter is responsible for recruiting 70 HEP scholars annually from migrant and seasonal farmworking communities throughout Albuquerque and the state of New Mexico. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can effectively implement recruitment plans, sustain strong community partnerships, and serve as the primary outreach representative of the program. Community outreach is central to this position. The recruiter will educate potential partners, students, and community members about HEP services while maintaining and expanding a strong recruitment network. Creativity and innovation are encouraged in developing and executing recruitment strategies and activities. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement outreach programs and marketing strategies Organize and participate in recruitment events and special programs Prepare reports and proposals Create and distribute print and digital recruitment materials Supervise student employees Deliver presentations to groups and individuals Analyze recruitment trends and evaluate program effectiveness Maintain and update website content Collect and manage data on applicants and enrolled students The target population includes students from rural communities, many of whom may be Spanish speaking. Strong rapport-building skills are essential to establish and maintain relationships with students, schools, and community agencies.

Funding

Funding is available through June 30, 2027; continuation is contingent upon program needs and federal funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of directly related experience Fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written) Valid New Mexico driver’s license Willingness to travel in-state for 1–3 days, including overnight stays, as needed See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

Ability to travel by vehicle or air, locally, statewide and/or out of state. A valid driver's license, or ability to obtain a valid driver's license within thirty days of hire, is required for this job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 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

Experience working with farmworking communities, underrepresented populations, and/or high school students Demonstrated success in student recruitment for educational programs Ability to independently build and sustain professional relationships with community partners Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department El Centro de la Raza Administrative (942B) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date 06/30/2026 Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,844.53 - $4,708.33 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 4/9/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions 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 attach a resume, cover letter & 3 professional references with your 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.