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Financial Professional roles in the United States are accessible to international candidates through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and oversee compliance, while the U.S. financial firm serves as your host employer. No lottery stands between you and sponsorship.
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Requisition ID req37686
Working Title Professional Intern for Student Hub
Position Grade 09
Position Summary
If you are a recent graduate seeking to build your skills and experience working at an institution of higher education, please consider the following opportunity.
The Office of Advising Strategies (OAS) is looking for a Professional Intern to support UNM Student Hub operations (a Salesforce application), training, user support, system maintenance, testing, and related projects. This position provides on-the-job training and professional development for a recent graduate interested in higher education student success, technology, business processes, data, training, administration, and customer service.
The selected candidate will work closely with the Student Hub team and campus partners to help users navigate Student Hub processes, coordinate training and communications, provide basic issue triage, maintain system content, and support testing and data-validation projects. The position requires the ability to adapt quickly to technology, communicate complex processes in an accessible way, work independently, and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other campus partners.
This is a fixed-term position, with a term end date 2 years from date of hire. This position will have a full-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The individual selected for this position will:
- Coordinate Student Hub communications regarding training and onboarding, and system updates. Utilize email, Teams, and/or meetings to strategize communications as appropriate.
- Assist with the development and updating of Student Hub training videos and learning materials, including website updates as needed.
- Provide basic triage for faculty, staff, and students for basic Student Hub issues and case management and escalate larger or more complex issues to the Student Hub team as appropriate.
- Support Student Hub staff in the building, cleanup, and maintenance of basic system areas.
- Support projects requiring validation of large datasets.
- Test new or enhanced Student Hub features and provide comprehensive documentation of testing results.
See the Position Description for additional information.
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
Must have obtained a Bachelor's or higher level degree no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire OR if the Bachelor's (or higher level) degree was obtained more than 24 months prior to the date of hire, the individual must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (or higher level) degree program; no previous work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex systems and processes in a simplified way.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Comfort working with Salesforce software, such as Student Hub, TargetX, or similar platforms.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly, especially when working with technology and changing processes.
- Ability to work independently for extended periods while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to manage detailed, multi-step processes involving multiple layers of data.
- Strong experience with Microsoft productivity tools, including Excel, Word, and Forms.
- Ability to analyze and document both business and technical processes.
- Ability to receive and respond constructively to critical feedback.
- Professional business etiquette, sound business ethics, and a strong work ethic.
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Advising Strategies (688K)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 2 years from date of hire
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $19.00 - $24.77
Benefits Eligible This 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 Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 9/14/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is fully on-site and is not eligible for remote work.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through 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 submit a resume/UNMJobs application and cover letter that outlines your interest in professional development related to Student Hub, higher education technology, training, user support, business processes, and student success.
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.
Professional Intern
Requisition ID req37686
Working Title Professional Intern for Student Hub
Position Grade 09
Position Summary
If you are a recent graduate seeking to build your skills and experience working at an institution of higher education, please consider the following opportunity.
The Office of Advising Strategies (OAS) is looking for a Professional Intern to support UNM Student Hub operations (a Salesforce application), training, user support, system maintenance, testing, and related projects. This position provides on-the-job training and professional development for a recent graduate interested in higher education student success, technology, business processes, data, training, administration, and customer service.
The selected candidate will work closely with the Student Hub team and campus partners to help users navigate Student Hub processes, coordinate training and communications, provide basic issue triage, maintain system content, and support testing and data-validation projects. The position requires the ability to adapt quickly to technology, communicate complex processes in an accessible way, work independently, and collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other campus partners.
This is a fixed-term position, with a term end date 2 years from date of hire. This position will have a full-time schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
The individual selected for this position will:
- Coordinate Student Hub communications regarding training and onboarding, and system updates. Utilize email, Teams, and/or meetings to strategize communications as appropriate.
- Assist with the development and updating of Student Hub training videos and learning materials, including website updates as needed.
- Provide basic triage for faculty, staff, and students for basic Student Hub issues and case management and escalate larger or more complex issues to the Student Hub team as appropriate.
- Support Student Hub staff in the building, cleanup, and maintenance of basic system areas.
- Support projects requiring validation of large datasets.
- Test new or enhanced Student Hub features and provide comprehensive documentation of testing results.
See the Position Description for additional information.
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
Must have obtained a Bachelor's or higher level degree no more than 24 months prior to the date of hire OR if the Bachelor's (or higher level) degree was obtained more than 24 months prior to the date of hire, the individual must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's (or higher level) degree program; no previous work experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex systems and processes in a simplified way.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Comfort working with Salesforce software, such as Student Hub, TargetX, or similar platforms.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly, especially when working with technology and changing processes.
- Ability to work independently for extended periods while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to manage detailed, multi-step processes involving multiple layers of data.
- Strong experience with Microsoft productivity tools, including Excel, Word, and Forms.
- Ability to analyze and document both business and technical processes.
- Ability to receive and respond constructively to critical feedback.
- Professional business etiquette, sound business ethics, and a strong work ethic.
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Advising Strategies (688K)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 2 years from date of hire
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $19.00 - $24.77
Benefits Eligible This 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 Benefits home page for more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 9/14/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
Eligible for Remote Work No
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position is fully on-site and is not eligible for remote work.
Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through 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 submit a resume/UNMJobs application and cover letter that outlines your interest in professional development related to Student Hub, higher education technology, training, user support, business processes, and student success.
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.
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Align your credentials with SOC codes
Your training plan must map your background to a specific occupation code. Pull the O*NET profile for Financial Analysts or Personal Financial Advisors to document how your degree and prior experience directly match the proposed training objectives.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee eligibility early
J-1 Intern status requires current enrollment in a degree program. If you've graduated, you must qualify under Trainee, which demands at least one year of relevant work experience or post-secondary education combined with training in your field.
Target firms with active training plan infrastructure
Host employers in asset management, corporate finance, and banking are more likely to have the supervision and mentorship structures the designated sponsor requires. Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers whose posted roles align with J-1 Trainee or Intern program requirements.
Verify the two-year home residency rule applies to you
Government funding from your home country or J-1 exchange visitor status in a skills-shortage field can trigger the two-year home residency requirement before switching to H-1B visa or permanent residence. Confirm your status before accepting a host employer offer.
Get your DS-7002 training plan approved before onboarding
The DS-7002 specifies your phase-by-phase objectives, supervision hours, and performance benchmarks. Your designated sponsor, not your host employer, must countersign this document before USCIS and the sponsor will authorize your J-1 status.
Document wage compliance using OFLC Wage Search
Designated sponsors and host employers must confirm your training stipend or compensation meets applicable prevailing wage levels. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your role's SOC code and geographic area so you can verify compliance before your training plan is finalized.
Financial Professional J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Financial Professional roles?
Most financial roles fall under the Trainee category if you've completed a relevant degree or have at least one year of professional finance experience. Current students enrolled in a degree program may qualify under the Intern category instead. Trainee programs can last up to 18 months, and finance is explicitly listed as a qualifying training field by the State Department.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa at a U.S. financial firm?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or another approved sponsor, not the financial firm itself. The firm is your host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, countersigns the DS-7002 training plan, and monitors your program compliance throughout the placement.
How do I find U.S. financial employers open to J-1 Trainee placements?
Host employers in finance rarely advertise J-1 openings on general job boards because the coordination with a designated sponsor adds administrative steps. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. roles and employers whose structures align with J-1 program requirements, so you can focus your outreach on firms already familiar with the host employer obligations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect finance professionals?
It can. If your home country government funded your education or training, or if your field appears on your country's skills shortage list, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This affects your ability to change to H-1B or apply for permanent residence after your J-1 ends, so confirm whether the requirement applies before you accept any host offer.
Can a J-1 Trainee in finance work across multiple locations or departments?
Your DS-7002 training plan specifies the phases, locations, and supervisors approved by the designated sponsor. Moving to an unapproved location or rotating into a department not listed in the plan requires a formal amendment countersigned by the sponsor. Host employers in finance with rotational programs need to build all planned rotations into the original training plan before your J-1 status is issued.