Section 12. Requirements For Alternative Student Success Advisor Licensure

A. Applicants for an alternative student success advisor license shall: (1) be at least 18 years of age; (2) hold either a bachelor of arts or science degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and (3) complete a background check in accordance with 6.60.8 NMAC. B. Applicants who meet the criteria established in Subsection A of 6.60.3.13 NMAC shall be issued a five-year alternative license to serve as a student success advisor. Student success advisors shall: (1) work with students in grades seven through 12; and (2) sign an ethical statement, prescribed by the department, stating that the licensee shall not provide mental health services while employed as a student success advisor. C. Alternative student success advisor licenses shall be non-renewable. Student success advisors shall complete the requirements to earn a school counselor license defined in 6.63.6 NMAC within the five-year term of their alternative license to maintain employment in the role of a student advisor or to transition into the role of school counselor. D. Responsibilities of the student success advisor may include any of the following: (1) maintaining accurate and complete records and reports as required by federal and state law and regulation, department guidance, and district and charter school policies; (2) analyzing transcripts; (3) guiding student and parent decision making regarding courses and graduation pathways; (4) supporting students with the college application and admission process, including preparation for college admissions tests; (5) developing master schedules; (6) arranging for dual or concurrent enrollment, career technical education, and advanced placement course offerings; (7) informing students about postsecondary financing options such as the free application for federal student aid that can be used to support advanced education and training; (8) supporting student documentation of career preparedness, including industry-recognized credentials or certificates, test results, grades, samples of student r technical education, and advanced placement course offerings; (7) informing students about postsecondary financing options such as the free application for federal student aid that can be used to support advanced education and training; (8) supporting student documentation of career preparedness, including industry-recognized credentials or certificates, test results, grades, samples of student work, resumes, and cover letters to prospective employers; 6.60.3 NMAC 5 (9) planning and conducting activities focused on increasing career awareness; (10) conducting orientation and training programs for students, parents, and staff; (11) serving as a district or school test coordinator or administrator as defined in 6.10.7 NMAC; and (12) supporting students in meeting the requirements for a New Mexico diploma of excellence by providing guidance on coursework and demonstration of competency requirements. E. Responsibilities of the student success advisor shall not include providing mental health services.