About the role#
The American Indian Student Services (AISS) department is looking for a recent graduate to join their team as a Professional Support Intern. This role provides on-the-job training while supporting the University of New Mexico's goals for student enrollment, retention, and graduation. You will work on-site to assist with college transition initiatives, mentorship programs, and leadership development for students.
What you'll do#
- Create and support student-led programming, including coaching student employees for workshops and summer bridge programs.
- Develop content for social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
- Provide administrative services for daily department operations under staff supervision.
- Help plan and carry out initiatives related to academic advising, financial aid, and student support services.
- Collect, maintain, and analyze data on program activities to help create statistical and narrative reports.
- Assist with the design and execution of recruitment outreach, student engagement, and department events.
- Represent the department in university-wide programming initiatives.
What you'll need#
- You must be a recent college graduate.
- Preferred majors include Communications, Business Administration, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or Human Resources.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Networking expertise.
- Experience collaborating with diverse constituents, tribal governments, and entities focused on Indigenous communities.
Location & details#
- Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship.
- The term is rolling.
About The University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico is a public institution based in Albuquerque. Founded in 1889, the school occupies a 600-acre campus that features Pueblo Revival architecture. It employs more than 10,000 people and offers 210 certificate and degree programs. The university maintains specialties in fields such as medicine, pharmacy, architecture, and law.
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