University of New Mexico
- Full Time
Professional Intern
Requisition ID | req27577 |
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Working Title | Professional Intern |
Position Grade | 09 |
Position Summary | Summary The UNM Prevention Research Center (PRC) is seeking a recent college graduate interested in receiving real-world experience conducting community-engaged prevention research. The Professional Intern position is designed to provide training and experience for a recent college graduate in order to prepare them for a professional position in a field related to health promotion and the prevention of disease and injury. The position will be part of a motivated multi-disciplinary team conducting research studies and evaluation to improve the health and wellbeing of those living in New Mexico. The position will assist the team in all aspects of the projects which focus on increasing physical activity and healthy eating, preventing unintentional injury and violence, and building vaccine confidence. Duties include assisting with data collection using surveys, interviewing and focus groups, managing data, and contributing to the analysis of these data. The position will also contribute to the preparation of materials to communicate and disseminate project findings. The position will also conduct literature reviews and will draft presentations and other dissemination products on various topics. Work will be completed under the supervision of PRC faculty and staff. This position is intended to provide the intern with the skills and knowledge needed to perform the duties of an associate scientist position at the PRC in the future.
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Conditions of Employment |
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Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree obtained no earlier than 24 months prior to the date of hire; no previous work experience required. |
Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Qualifications
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Campus | Health Sciences Center (HSC) – Albuquerque, NM |
Department | Peds Prvn and Population Sciences (997E) |
Employment Type | Staff |
Staff Type | Term – Full-Time |
Term End Date | 06/30/2024 |
Status | Non-Exempt |
Pay | $17.56-$22.89 hourly |
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 | 11/30/2023 |
Eligible for Remote Work | No |
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Application Instructions | Only applications submitted through A complete application will consist of complete on-line application, include hours worked for each position, current resume, cover letter and references. Please describe in your cover letter how you meet the preferred qualifications for the position. Include three references in your resume. The references must be former supervisors. Finalists should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. |
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. | |
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