Professional Intern

Undertakes a professional internship designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to recent college graduates. Engages in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, structured to enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform at a professional level, typically identified with a targeted exempt position. Receives training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments. This is a fixed-term position, typically up to 24 months.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provides entry- to intermediate-level professional services, under supervision of professional staff and/or faculty personnel, as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the unit.
2. Undertakes and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
3. Assists in delivery of group and individual training and instruction covering areas such as; New Employee Orientation, Performance Evaluation Assistance, Communication facilitations, and others as needed.
4. Participates in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise.
5. Assists in development and design of online training modules, video creation, updating current modules.
6. Interacts directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
7. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
8. As appropriate to the position and as specified by unit management, conducts original research and prepares reports based on findings, to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
9. May provide day-to-day guidance and support to student employees and/or interns within area of specialty.
10. May undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree obtained no earlier than 24 months prior to the date of hire; no previous work experience required.

• Experience in instructional
  design
• Experience in Adobe products,
  Captivate or other content management systems
• Ability to assist in
  developing, designing and evaluating training plans, curricula, and
  methodology

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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 provide resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 supervisory 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.