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Professional Intern
Requisition ID
req35857
Working Title
Professional Advising Intern
Position Grade
09
Position Summary
If you are a recent graduate and want to build your skills/experience working at an institution of higher education, please consider the following opportunity.
The Office of Advising Strategies (OAS) is looking for professional interns to engage in an experience designed to provide on-the-job training and professional development for recent alumni interested in working in Academic Advising and Student Success at UNM. This position is a bridge for recent college graduates into careers in fields such as education, higher education administration, coaching and mentoring, human resources, counseling, customer service, and public service.
Continuing to build on our current cohort, this professional will join a team who are committed to systematic support of advising and student success at UNM. They will be trained by the UNM Advisement Trainer so that they can be deployed to various academic or integrated advisement centers on an as needed basis. There, they will gain additional training while supporting the core responsibilities of these centers.
Chosen candidates will also support OAS internal needs to improve their support of student success/advisement community. This will provide an opportunity to grow a diverse skillset while keeping the office relevant and integral in support of our community.
This is a fixed-term position, with a term end date 2 years from date of hire.
Successful candidates should possess a strong desire to support college students in achieving their educational goals. They will need developed oral and written skills and well as acute analytical skill. Experience collaborating and interacting with diverse constituents and the ability to adapt to a fluid placement based on center needs are critical to be successful in this position.
The individuals selected for this position will:

• Train to become generalist practitioners in both academic and integrated advising. While training, they will provide feedback and support to improve the training experience for all advising and success personnel.

• Perform on an as needed basis the duties of academic advisors or student success specialists for units across campus. Please see the following job descriptions for more information.
• Academic Advisor
• Student Success Specialist

• Support the needs of the advisement community during specific/peak times of the semester and targeted events.

• Provide direct support to OAS and center staff for projects & initiatives focused on community engagement, transparent and continuous communication.

See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Must present transcripts prior to a formal offer being extended.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• This is a fixed-term position, typically up to 24 months.

Minimum Qualifications
Must have obtained a Bachelor's or higher level degree no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire OR if the Bachelor's (or higher level) degree was obtained more than 24 months prior to the date of hire, the individual must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (or higher level) degree program; no previous work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment or interest in student success initiatives at the university level through past experience as a student and/or student employee.

• Ability to analyze and solve complex issues.

Additional Requirements
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Advising Strategies (688K)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date
2 years from date of hire
Status
Non-Exempt
Pay
Hourly: $18.81 - $24.52
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
3/16/2026
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 submit a resume/UNMJobs application and cover letter that outlines specific desire/commitment to engage in professional development in advising and student success.
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.