Professional Intern (req36729) – HigherEdJobs

Requisition ID: req36729

Working Title: Professional Intern

Position Grade: 09

Position Summary

UNM Career Services is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Professional Intern for our Employer Relations Team. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in building relationships and helping to connect potential employers with UNM students and alumni. The professional internship is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to a current student or recent graduate (see Minimum Qualifications).

The Professional Intern will report to the Employer Relations Manager and will work directly with all members of the Career Services staff. This position offers hands-on experience in assisting employers and students in using Handshake, promoting job and internship opportunities, collaborating with partners on and off campus, event planning, research, data and statistical analysis, informational presentations and training, short and long-term planning, and supports the overall goals of Career Services. The Professional Intern will provide support to a variety of activities, including job and internship fairs, tabling, employer information sessions, and other events.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a high degree of organizational skills, self-motivated work style, mature decision-making ability, skills in both persuasive and objective writing, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the desire and ability to serve as an advisor to others. Working as a member of a professional team under the guidance of more senior professional staff members, the intern may directly interact with employers, students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Professionalism and strong ethics are required, including maintaining confidentiality, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, and exhibiting honesty and reliability in interactions with others.

The selected candidate will receive training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments, and will have a defined development plan to enable the intern to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform at a paraprofessional level upon completion of the internship program.

Expected schedule 40 hours per week, during Career Services’ regular business hours M-F, 8am-5pm. This is a fixed-term position, no more than 24 months.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives to promote jobs, internships, specific employers, events, programs, and the Handshake platform.
• Interacts directly with students, employers, staff, faculty and community partners.
• Undertakes and/or participates in projects, programs, and events designed to support the mission of Career Services.
• Evaluates data including financial, participation, usage, and other information, and creates reports to summarize data.
• Conducts research and prepares reports based on findings.
• Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional staff in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• May provide guidance and support to student employees.
• Applies best practices in relationship management, outreach, and customer service with employers and campus partners
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions.
• Project planning skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct internet research.
• Ability to collect and evaluate information.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Organization and attention to detail
• Initiative and accountability
• Adaptability and willingness to learn

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

• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Familiarity with Handshake or the desire to quickly gain familiarity.
• Experience writing/editing promotional and informational materials.
• Experience teaching/training and/or presenting information to individuals or groups.
• Experience with analyzing and reporting data.
• Sales or business development experience.
• Experience using technology platforms common to higher education and employer relations (e.g., Handshake, Microsoft Office 365/Google Workspace, event management and data tracking tools).

Campus: Main – Albuquerque, NM

Department: Career Services (378A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Term – Full-Time

Term End Date: 06/30/2027

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $19.00 – $21.89

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: 6/4/2026

Eligible for Remote Work
No

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 current resume and cover letter discussing your interest in and qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be considered.