Professional Advising Intern

If you are a recent graduate and want to build your skills and 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 serves as a bridge for recent college graduates to 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 committed to the systematic support of advising and student success at UNM while gaining new experience to build their portfolio as a professional. They will be trained by the UNM Advisement Trainer and may be deployed to various academic or integrated advisement centers on an as-needed basis. There, they will receive additional training while supporting the core responsibilities of those centers.

Chosen candidates will also support OAS internal initiatives designed to strengthen support for student success and the advisement community. Responsibilities may vary significantly based on organizational needs and, beyond traditional advising, may range from front desk coverage and student-facing customer service to proactive outreach efforts, including cold-calling students, appointment campaigns, data management, and other advising support functions.

This role provides the opportunity to develop a broad and diverse skill set through exposure to a wide range of projects, responsibilities, and operational functions, while helping ensure offices remain relevant, responsive, and integral to supporting student success and the work of those who support it.

This is a fixed-term position, with a term end date 2 years from date of hire. This position will have a full-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Successful candidates should possess a strong desire to support college students in achieving their educational goals. They will need well-developed oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical skills. 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 generalists 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.
• 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 and initiatives focused on community engagement, transparent and continuous communication.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.