Professional Positions

Professional Support Intern (req31748)

Apply by January 31, 2025  for Best Consideration

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Position Summary

American Indian Student Services (AISS) is seeking a Professional Intern to engage in an experience designed to provide on-the-job training and development for a recent college graduate. The Professional Intern will join a team of professionals dedicated to supporting the University’s enrollment, retention, and graduation goals; and provide support to students with specific needs relative to higher education navigation and success. Undertaking a wide range of job duties and tasks for college transition initiatives, student mentorship programs, student leadership development opportunities; and providing comprehensive support for projects and programming activities of varying complexity and structure are the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. The successful candidate should possess developed oral and written skills and networking expertise. Experience collaborating and interacting with diverse constituents and tribal governments, higher education programs, and entities specific to American Indian communities are critical elements of the in-person position.

The individual selected for this position will:

  • Create and support student-led programming by providing ongoing daily coaching and support to AISS student employees focused on the organizational components of AISS programs (Student Success Workshops, American Indian Summer Bridge (AISB) Program, AISS Ambassador Program, FAF$A-4-U, and American Indian Convocation).
  • Support the creation of comprehensive content for the AISS social media platforms, including but not limited to: Snapchat, Instagram, Instagram, and Facebook
  • Provide direct support to department staff for projects & initiatives focused on student recruitment & outreach efforts; student engagement, program design/planning, staff training, and facilities planning.
  • Provide intermediate-level professional and administrative services for daily department operations and objectives under supervision of department professional staff.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of programmatic initiatives relative to academic advising, financial aid & scholarship guidance, and student support services to prospective, new, and current undergraduate students.
  • Assist with the collection, maintenance, and analysis of program activity data and support the development of statistical and narrative program reports and evaluations.
  • Assist with the development of complex project, operations, and/or events.
  • Serve as an active participant or department representative in a variety of department/division-specific and university-wide student programming initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

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.


Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency/experience in:

  • Project Planning Skills.
  •  Social media content development.
  • Ability to understand and follow complex and detailed technical instructions.
  • Logistics support with student leadership, mentorship, and retention initiatives.
  • Conducting recruitment & outreach activities and other student support service related projects/programs in partnership with various campus departments.
  • Creating design sets and copy for print publications/digital & web-based communication/social media platforms utilizing Canva, Adobe Express, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
  • Working on a team and/or in a collaborative work-setting, multi-tasking and creative problem-solving and working in a high-traffic customer service environment.
  • Effectively communicating and interacting with various tribal governments, organizations, higher education programs; and a wide range of individuals representing diverse communities

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Student Recruitment Specialist (req30636)

Apply by November 22, 2024  for Best Consideration

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Position Summary

The core mission of American Indian Student Services (AISS) is to provide opportunities that enhance American Indian/Indigenous student success, while also advancing a wide range of objectives aligned with The University of New Mexico's enrollment, retention, and graduation goals. AISS is seeking an innovative and dynamic Student Recruitment Specialist to join a team dedicated to utilizing individual talents to collaboratively reach goals; embedding creativity in our work to address issues in new ways; displaying integrity through hard work, honesty, & respect; taking the initiative for self-improvement to expand knowledge & skills; and demonstrating the ability to adapt to dynamic shifts in environments and duties.

Combine your passions & skills to positively support American Indian/Indigenous students in their higher education journey!

This position requires designing special programs, outreach initiatives, and targeted American Indian/Indigenous recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts at the University of New Mexico-Main Campus. The Student Recruitment Specialist will serve as the primary liaison with internal and external constituencies on all facets relating to outreach programming and represent AISS and the University of New Mexico at local, regional, and national recruitment events. Managing and coordinating community workshops; arranging campus visits and tours for prospective students and parents; customer service and networking experience; advanced interpersonal and written skills; and demonstrated experience collaborating and interacting with various university units/divisions, tribal governments, higher education programs, and entities specific to American Indian constituents are integral components of the Student Recruitment Specialist role.

The individual selected for this position will:

  • Establish, coordinate and administer targeted American Indian/Indigenous undergraduate and graduate student recruitment and outreach projects, operations, and events.
  • Coordinate various programs and marketing for AISS academic/cultural/social special events and programming relating to targeted American Indian/Indigenous recruitment efforts including, but not limited to: American Indian Senior Day, American Indian Junior Day, AISB Summer Bridge Program, AISB Fall Experience Program, Tribal Higher Education Campus Visits, and specialized statewide, regional, and national outreach & recruitment efforts.
  • Conduct visits to middle schools, high schools, and colleges to promote UNM American Indian/Indigenous outreach activities for group and individual settings.
  • Utilize knowledge of admissions application processes, registration criteria, and financial aid and/or scholarship information and deadlines for internal coordination of student recruitment and enrollment management goals.
  • Develop and maintain statewide and regional partnerships with public/private/charter/tribal schools and meet with school counselors and administrators regarding participation in department and university outreach programs and activities.
  • Organize and implement all aspects of large, university-wide and multi-departmental special events incorporating presentation and promotional materials, maintaining budgetary and operational controls, and coordinating multiple entities.
  • Promote and represent the department/university at public relations events, promotional opportunities, marketing campaigns, business and committee meetings, and press and publicity functions.
  • Oversee and coordinate the collection, compilation, and analysis of departmental recruitment activity data.
  • Manage the coordination of complex recruitment and outreach projects, operations, and events.
  • Actively participate in a variety of department, division-specific, and university-wide student support programming initiatives.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree
  • Demonstrated experience organizing and implementing all aspects of large, university-wide and multi-departmental special events incorporating presentation and promotional materials, maintaining budgetary and operational controls, and coordinating multiple entities.
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating student recruitment activities, programs, and meetings in collaboration with multiple university departments/divisions and academic colleges.
  • Demonstrated experience generating reports, spreadsheets, and databases; and maintaining program/project records, statistics and assessment information specific to targeted recruitment initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and creating design sets and copy for print publications/digital & web-based communications, and social media platforms utilizing Adobe Creative applications: Illustrator, lnDesign, Adobe Express, and Photoshop.
  • Experience working on a team and in a collaborative work setting, multi-tasking, and creative problem-solving in a high-traffic customer service environment.
  • Effectively communicating and interacting with various tribal governments, organizations, higher education programs, and entities specific to American Indian/Indigenous constituents.
  • Strong interpersonal interactions and collaboration with a wide range of individuals representing diverse communities, ages, cultures, and education levels. 

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