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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 in Sales Professional
Frame your CV around measurable outcomes
Sales roles live on metrics, so your CV needs to show quota attainment, pipeline growth, or client retention numbers from previous roles. Designated sponsors and host employers both scrutinize whether your background justifies a structured training program.
Confirm the training plan fits your category
Trainee category suits professionals with a degree plus one year of experience, or five years without a degree. Intern category requires current enrollment. Mismatching your profile to the wrong category is the most common early-stage mistake, and it delays the DS-2019.
Target host employers with existing J-1 program relationships
Search for Sales Professional roles on Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers who have hosted J-1 participants before. Prior hosting experience means the company already understands training plan requirements, making the sponsorship conversation much faster.
Negotiate the training plan before accepting any offer
Your host employer must document specific learning objectives across sales methodology, CRM tools, and client management. Vague plans are rejected by designated sponsors. Push for a week-by-week training schedule before you sign anything.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year requirement
If your country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your J-1 program is government-funded, you may face a two-year home residency requirement before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting.
Verify wage compliance against DOL prevailing wage data
Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for Sales Professional roles in their location. Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level before your offer letter arrives, so you can flag any shortfall early.
Sales Professional J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Sales Professional roles?
Current students pursuing internship credit typically fall under the Intern category. Working professionals with a degree plus at least one year of sales experience, or five or more years of experience without a degree, qualify under the Trainee category. Trainee is the more common path for post-graduation sales roles, and it allows stays of up to 18 months, or 24 months for certain management training programs.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, the employer or a separate organization?
The hiring company acts as your host employer, not your visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or AIPT, that reviews your training plan, issues your DS-2019 form, and monitors compliance throughout the program. The employer and the designated sponsor are two separate parties, and both must agree to your participation before any paperwork moves forward.
Does the host employer need to do anything special to hire a J-1 Sales Professional?
Yes. The host employer must develop a detailed training plan outlining the sales skills, tools, and methodologies you will learn, then submit that plan to the designated sponsor for approval. They must also confirm they will pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and agree to the designated sponsor's ongoing oversight requirements, including periodic progress reports.
How do I find U.S. companies open to hosting J-1 Sales Professionals?
Most employers don't advertise J-1 hosting explicitly, which makes targeting difficult through general job boards. Migrate Mate lets you search for Sales Professional roles at U.S. companies aligned with J-1 sponsorship, so you can focus outreach on employers already familiar with the host requirements rather than educating every recruiter from scratch.
Can I switch to a different visa category after completing my J-1 Sales Professional program?
It depends on whether the two-year home residency requirement applies to you. If your home country is on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List, or if your program received U.S. government funding, you must return home for two years before most other visa categories, including H-1B visa and green card paths, become available. If the requirement doesn't apply, you can pursue a change of status after your J-1 program ends.