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Professional Services Consultant roles in the U.S. are accessible to exchange visitors through J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program sponsorship, issued by a State Department-designated sponsor organization. Your host employer must coordinate with that sponsor to produce your DS-2019 before you can apply for the visa.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Professional Services Consultant
Align your CV to specialty occupation standards
Reframe your consulting experience around measurable project outcomes and domain-specific methodologies. Sponsors and host employers assess whether your background fits a structured training plan, not a generalist service role.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Some consulting firms have already signed host agreements with designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Roles at those firms move faster because the compliance infrastructure is already in place for your DS-2019 issuance.
Search J-1-friendly consulting roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Professional Services Consultant positions at U.S. employers that actively host J-1 exchange visitors. This narrows your search to organizations already set up to coordinate with a designated sponsor.
Confirm your program category before negotiating offers
If you hold a degree and two years of relevant consulting experience, you qualify for the Trainee category. Less experience may limit you to Intern, which requires current enrollment. Getting this wrong delays DS-2019 issuance after an offer is accepted.
Request a detailed individual training plan from your host
Your designated sponsor requires a Form DS-7002 outlining specific learning objectives, supervision structure, and phase-by-phase milestones. Vague plans get rejected, so push your host employer to document consulting deliverables and skill benchmarks explicitly.
Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
Consulting engagements funded by a government agency or involving skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List can trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e), affecting your H-1B visa or green card eligibility afterward.
Professional Services Consultant J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Professional Services Consultant roles?
Most Professional Services Consultants qualify under the Trainee category, which requires a degree plus at least one year of relevant work experience, or five years of experience without a degree. Current students pursuing a consulting internship may qualify under the Intern category instead. The Specialist category applies to recognized experts in a narrow consulting field, but it is far less common and requires demonstrated peer recognition.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a consulting role, the employer or a separate organization?
The visa sponsor is always a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or IIE. Your host employer does not issue the visa. Instead, the designated sponsor evaluates the training plan, issues your DS-2019 certificate, and monitors compliance throughout your program. The host employer and the sponsor must cooperate, but they are legally distinct parties with separate responsibilities.
How do I find consulting employers that are already set up to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to identify Professional Services Consultant openings at U.S. employers that have a track record of hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Targeting organizations that already have host agreements with a designated sponsor saves significant time because the compliance and DS-2019 issuance process is already familiar to them.
Can the two-year home residency requirement affect my plans after a J-1 consulting program?
Yes. If your consulting role is funded by your home government, a U.S. government agency, or if your home country has designated consulting as a needed skill under the Exchange Visitor Skills List, you may be subject to the two-year home residency requirement under INA Section 212(e). This bars you from applying for an H-1B, L-1 visa, or immigrant visa from inside the U.S. until you fulfill or receive a waiver of that requirement.
What is the DS-7002 and why does it matter for a consulting J-1 application?
The DS-7002 is the Training or Internship Placement Plan that your host employer and the designated sponsor must complete and sign. It documents your consulting objectives, supervision arrangements, phase-by-phase skill benchmarks, and the hours dedicated to each activity. Sponsors reject vague or generic plans, so ask your host to specify the consulting methodologies, tools, and client-facing deliverables you will work on during each phase.