Professional Intern – CAELD Program

The Center for Academic Excellence & Leadership Development (CAELD) under the Honors College is accepting applications for a Professional Intern. This position will work closely with the Director of CAELD to coordinate national and international scholarships and fellowships and support the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) program. The position will assist with recruitment efforts, manage application and selection processes for various scholarships and fellowships, and provide individual advisement to potential applicants. This position also supports the operations of the MMUF program by assisting with activities and events.

This position, in support of the University’s enrollment, retention, and graduation goals provides integrated support for the CAELD program with specific needs to navigate and succeed within higher education. The ideal candidate will assist higher-level student success personnel in the development and delivery of outreach and retention programs. Receives guidance, training, and mentorship from the CAELD Director as it relates to understanding and meeting the unique needs of the population of interest.

Additionally, the Professional Intern will be part of the Honors College administration team, collaborating with Honors staff and faculty to meet the college’s needs. This position reports to the CAELD Director. 

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.

• Strong listening, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to coordinate and organize educational programs, meetings and/or special events.
• Experience working with undergraduate students in higher education settings.

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Please include a current resume, cover letter detailing how your experience matches the position and three professional references.

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.