Professional Support Intern

Undertakes a professional support internship designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to current undergraduate/graduate students or recent college graduates. Engages in various work assignments, projects, and activities, structured to enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform at a non-professional or paraprofessional level, typically identified with a targeted non-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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•  Supports the Event Planning and Scheduling Office
• Manages incoming customer inquiries regarding scheduling events in the SUB
• Works closely with Managers on event details
• Coordinates meeting/event details with customers
• Accurately enters event details into EMS for maintenance of records and creation of invoices
• Arranges and conducts site visits with customers
• Attends event planning meetings for logistical support
• Provides support to student staff
• Manages and proactively sells assigned Market Segment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and nights
• 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.

Students currently enrolled at an accredited university in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, within 12 months from graduating or a recent graduate of an accredited university Bachelor’s or Master’s program who have obtained their degree(s) no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire; no previous experience required.

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Prior supervisor experience preferred but not required
• Prior event planning experience preferred but not required
• Work requires attentions to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to outstanding customer service
• Ability to multitask

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Attach resume, cover letter and 3 references with application.

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.