Professional Support Intern in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37355

Working Title:
Professional Support Intern

Position Grade:
08

Position Summary:
American Indian Student Services (AISS) is seeking a Professional Support Intern to engage in an experience designed to provide on-the-job training and development for a recent college graduate. The Professional Support Intern will join a team of professionals dedicated to supporting the University's enrollment, retention, and graduation goals; and provide support to students with specific needs relative to higher education navigation and success. Undertaking a wide range of job duties and tasks for college transition initiatives, student mentorship programs, student leadership development opportunities; and providing comprehensive support for projects and programming activities of varying complexity and structure are the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. The successful candidate should possess developed oral and written skills and networking expertise. Experience collaborating and interacting with diverse constituents and tribal governments, higher education programs, and entities specific to American Indian/Indigenous communities are critical elements of the in-person position.

The individual selected for this position will:

• Create and support student-led programming by providing ongoing daily coaching and support to AISS student employees focused n the organizational components of AISS programs (Student Success Workshops, American Indian Summer Bridge (AISB) Program, AISS Ambassador Program, FAF$A-FOR-U, and AISS Stoling Ceremony).
• Support the creation of comprehensive content for the AISS social media platforms, including but not limited to: Instagram and Facebook.
• Provide direct support to department staff for projects & initiatives focused on student recruitment & outreach efforts; student engagement, program design/planning, staff training, and facilities planning.
• Provide professional and administrative services for daily department operations and objectives under supervision of department professional staff.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of programmatic initiatives relative to academic advising, financial aid & scholarship guidance, and student support services to prospective, new, and current undergraduate students.
• Assist with the collection, maintenance, and analysis of program activity data and support the development of statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations.
• Assist with the development of complex projects, operations, and/or events.
• Serve as an active participant or department representative in a variety of department/division-specific and university-wide student programming initiatives.

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.

Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM

Benefits Eligble:
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.

Department:
American Indian Student Services (442A)

Employment Type:
Staff

Staff Type:
Term - Full-Time
Term End Date:
One year from date of hire

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
Hourly: $18.27 - $23.50

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:
8/21/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To receive full consideration for this position, an applicant must:

1. Complete Online Application
2. Attach/upload Resume
3. Attach/upload a Cover Letter (see Cover Letter instructions below)
4. Attach/upload contact information for three (3) professional references, preferably supervisors (references will only be contacted in the event you are a finalist for the position).

Incomplete Applications may not be considered.

Cover Letter Requirements: Please describe what makes you uniquely qualified for the Professional Support Intern position; specifically outlining and citing examples of your expertise specific to project planning, student engagement programming; level of initiative and experience working with diverse student populations; and how you anticipate contributing to and collaborating with the American Indian Student Services team.Minimum Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled at an accredited university in a Bachelor's or higher level degree program, and are within 12 months from graduating OR a recent graduate of an accredited university with a Bachelor's or higher level degree obtained no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire; no previous experience required.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated proficiency/experience in:

• Project planning skills.
• Social media content development.
• Ability to understand and follow complex and detailed technical instructions.
• Logistics support with student leadership, mentorship, and retention initiatives.
• Conducting recruitment & outreach activities and other student support service-related projects/programs in partnership with various campus departments.
• Creating design sets and copy for print publications/digital & web-based communication/social media platforms utilizing Canva, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Working on a team and/or in a collaborative work-setting, multi-tasking and creative problem-solving and working in a high-traffic customer service environment.
• Effectively communicating and interacting with various tribal governments, organizations, higher education programs; and a wide range of individuals representing diverse communities.