Professional Advising Intern

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Office of Advising Strategies is seeking a Professional Advising Intern to gain on-the-job training in Academic Advising and Student Success. This fixed-term, full-time on-site role supports campus centers and helps interns develop a broad skill set.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree within 24 months of hire (or current enrollment). Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills are required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Trainto become generalists in both academic and integrated advising. Whiletraining, they will provide feedback and support to improve the trainingexperience for all advising and success personnel.
• Perform, on an as-needed basis, the duties of academic advisors or studentsuccess specialists for units across campus.
• Support the needs of the advisement community during specific/peak times of thesemester and targeted events.
• Provide direct support to OAS and center staff for projects and initiativesfocused on community engagement, transparent and continuouscommunication.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Requisition ID

req37687

Working Title

Professional Advising Intern

Position Grade

09

Position Summary

If you are a recent graduate and want to build your skillsand experience working at an institution of higher education, please considerthe following opportunity.

The Office of Advising Strategies (OAS) is looking forprofessional interns to engage in an experience designed to provideon-the-job training and professional development for recent alumni interestedin working in Academic Advising and Student Success at UNM. This positionserves as a bridge for recent college graduates to careers in fields such aseducation, higher education administration, coaching and mentoring, humanresources, counseling, customer service, and public service.

Continuing to build on our current cohort, thisprofessional will join a team committed to the systematic support of advisingand student success at UNM while gaining new experience to build theirportfolio as a professional. They will be trained by the UNM AdvisementTrainer and may be deployed to various academic or integrated advisementcenters on an as-needed basis. There, they will receive additional trainingwhile supporting the core responsibilities of those centers.

Chosen candidates will also support OAS internalinitiatives designed to strengthen support for student success and theadvisement community. Responsibilities may vary significantly based onorganizational needs and, beyond traditional advising, may range from frontdesk coverage and student-facing customer service to proactive outreachefforts, including cold-calling students, appointment campaigns, datamanagement, and other advising support functions.

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

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

Successfulcandidates should possess a strongdesireto support college students in achieving their educational goals.They will need well-developed oral and written communication skills, as wellas strong analytical skills. Experience collaborating and interacting withdiverse constituents and the ability to adapt to a fluid placement based oncenter needs are critical to be successful in this position.

The individuals selected for this position will:

• Trainto become generalists in both academic and integrated advising. Whiletraining, they will provide feedback and support to improve the trainingexperience for all advising and success personnel.
• Perform,on an as-needed basis, the duties of academic advisors or studentsuccess specialists for units across campus.
• Supportthe needs of the advisement community during specific/peak times of thesemester and targeted events.
• Providedirect support to OAS and center staff for projects and initiativesfocused on community engagement, transparent and continuouscommunication.

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

• Demonstratedcommitment or interest in student success initiatives at the universitylevel through past experienceas a student and/or student employee.
• Abilitytoanalyzeand solve complex issues.

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: $19.00 - $24.77

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

9/11/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This position is fully on-site and is not eligible for remote work.

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 decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother 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.