Professional Intern

Position Summary

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

• 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.
• Undertakes and / or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
• 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.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise.
• Assists in development and design of online training modules, video creation, updating current modules.
• 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.
• Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• 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.
• May provide day-to-day guidance and support to student employees and / or interns within area of specialty.
• May undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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

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

• 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

Additional Requirements CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM DepartmentEmployee Organizational Developme (730E) Employment TypeStaff Staff TypeTerm - Full-Time Term End Date1 year from date of hire StatusNon-Exempt PayHourly : $17.

56 - $22.89 Benefits EligibleThis 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 home page for a more information.