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Requisition ID req36729
Working Title Professional Intern
Position Grade 09
Position Summary
UNM Career Services is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Professional Intern for our Employer Relations Team. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in building relationships and helping to connect potential employers with UNM students and alumni. The professional internship is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to a current student or recent graduate (see Minimum Qualifications).
The Professional Intern will report to the Employer Relations Manager and will work directly with all members of the Career Services staff. This position offers hands-on experience in assisting employers and students in using Handshake, promoting job and internship opportunities, collaborating with partners on and off campus, event planning, research, data and statistical analysis, informational presentations and training, short and long-term planning, and supports the overall goals of Career Services. The Professional Intern will provide support to a variety of activities, including job and internship fairs, tabling, employer information sessions, and other events.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a high degree of organizational skills, self-motivated work style, mature decision-making ability, skills in both persuasive and objective writing, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the desire and ability to serve as an advisor to others. Working as a member of a professional team under the guidance of more senior professional staff members, the intern may directly interact with employers, students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Professionalism and strong ethics are required, including maintaining confidentiality, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, and exhibiting honesty and reliability in interactions with others.
The selected candidate will receive training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments, and will have a defined development plan to enable the intern to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform at a paraprofessional level upon completion of the internship program.
Expected schedule 40 hours per week, during Career Services’ regular business hours M-F, 8am-5pm. This is a fixed-term position, no more than 24 months.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives to promote jobs, internships, specific employers, events, programs, and the Handshake platform.
- Interacts directly with students, employers, staff, faculty and community partners.
- Undertakes and/or participates in projects, programs, and events designed to support the mission of Career Services.
- Evaluates data including financial, participation, usage, and other information, and creates reports to summarize data.
- Conducts research and prepares reports based on findings.
- Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional staff in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
- May provide guidance and support to student employees.
- Applies best practices in relationship management, outreach, and customer service with employers and campus partners.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions.
- Project planning skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to conduct internet research.
- Ability to collect and evaluate information.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Initiative and accountability.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn.
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
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Familiarity with Handshake or the desire to quickly gain familiarity.
- Experience writing/editing promotional and informational materials.
- Experience teaching/training and/or presenting information to individuals or groups.
- Experience with analyzing and reporting data.
- Sales or business development experience.
- Experience using technology platforms common to higher education and employer relations (e.g., Handshake, Microsoft Office 365/Google Workspace, event management and data tracking tools).
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Career Services (378A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 06/30/2027
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $19.00 - $21.89
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 6/4/2026
Eligible for Remote Work No
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 current resume and cover letter discussing your interest in and qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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 req36729
Working Title Professional Intern
Position Grade 09
Position Summary
UNM Career Services is seeking a highly motivated candidate for the position of Professional Intern for our Employer Relations Team. This role is ideal for someone with an interest in building relationships and helping to connect potential employers with UNM students and alumni. The professional internship is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to a current student or recent graduate (see Minimum Qualifications).
The Professional Intern will report to the Employer Relations Manager and will work directly with all members of the Career Services staff. This position offers hands-on experience in assisting employers and students in using Handshake, promoting job and internship opportunities, collaborating with partners on and off campus, event planning, research, data and statistical analysis, informational presentations and training, short and long-term planning, and supports the overall goals of Career Services. The Professional Intern will provide support to a variety of activities, including job and internship fairs, tabling, employer information sessions, and other events.
The successful candidate must demonstrate a high degree of organizational skills, self-motivated work style, mature decision-making ability, skills in both persuasive and objective writing, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the desire and ability to serve as an advisor to others. Working as a member of a professional team under the guidance of more senior professional staff members, the intern may directly interact with employers, students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Professionalism and strong ethics are required, including maintaining confidentiality, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, and exhibiting honesty and reliability in interactions with others.
The selected candidate will receive training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments, and will have a defined development plan to enable the intern to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform at a paraprofessional level upon completion of the internship program.
Expected schedule 40 hours per week, during Career Services’ regular business hours M-F, 8am-5pm. This is a fixed-term position, no more than 24 months.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives to promote jobs, internships, specific employers, events, programs, and the Handshake platform.
- Interacts directly with students, employers, staff, faculty and community partners.
- Undertakes and/or participates in projects, programs, and events designed to support the mission of Career Services.
- Evaluates data including financial, participation, usage, and other information, and creates reports to summarize data.
- Conducts research and prepares reports based on findings.
- Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional staff in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
- May provide guidance and support to student employees.
- Applies best practices in relationship management, outreach, and customer service with employers and campus partners.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed instructions.
- Project planning skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to conduct internet research.
- Ability to collect and evaluate information.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Initiative and accountability.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn.
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
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Familiarity with Handshake or the desire to quickly gain familiarity.
- Experience writing/editing promotional and informational materials.
- Experience teaching/training and/or presenting information to individuals or groups.
- Experience with analyzing and reporting data.
- Sales or business development experience.
- Experience using technology platforms common to higher education and employer relations (e.g., Handshake, Microsoft Office 365/Google Workspace, event management and data tracking tools).
Additional Requirements
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Career Services (378A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Term - Full-Time
Term End Date 06/30/2027
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $19.00 - $21.89
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 6/4/2026
Eligible for Remote Work No
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 current resume and cover letter discussing your interest in and qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
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 Tax Professional
Align your credentials with U.S. tax specializations
Before applying, map your foreign accounting qualifications to U.S. tax disciplines, corporate tax, international tax, or transfer pricing. Host employers file training plans that must reflect your specific specialty, so vague credentials slow approval significantly.
Target host employers with established J-1 programs
Large accounting firms and multinationals already have relationships with designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT, which makes training plan approval faster. Search for Tax Professional roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers already familiar with J-1 visa host requirements.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer stage
Your host employer must pay a wage consistent with DOL prevailing wage standards for your tax role and location. Run your job title through the OFLC Wage Search and check the O*NET profile for Tax Examiners and Collectors to benchmark your offer before signing.
Confirm whether your category carries the two-year rule
Trainee and Intern programs generally do not trigger the two-year home residency requirement, but funding source and nationality can change that. Ask your designated sponsor directly during DS-2019 issuance so you understand any future H-1B visa or green card implications.
Build a training plan around measurable tax competencies
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan, not a generic job description. Structure it around specific U.S. tax code competencies you'll gain each month, such as ASC 740 tax provision work or federal return preparation, so the sponsor can certify it without revisions.
Time your application around tax season hiring cycles
Most U.S. accounting firms hire tax staff ahead of the January-to-April filing season. Submitting your host employer application and DS-2019 request at least three months before your intended start date avoids the processing delays that spike in late fall and early winter.
Tax Professional J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Tax Professional roles?
Current students completing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field typically use the J-1 Intern category. Early-career tax professionals who have already graduated use the Trainee category, which accommodates structured on-the-job training in U.S. tax practice. The category determines your program length, training plan requirements, and which designated sponsors can issue your DS-2019.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Tax Professional?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Entities like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, and InterExchange issue the DS-2019 form, monitor your compliance with program regulations, and co-sign your training plan. Your accounting firm or corporate tax department is the host organization, not the legal sponsor. This distinction matters for understanding your obligations under the program.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 Tax Professionals?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Tax Professional roles at U.S. employers that have experience hosting international candidates on J-1 visas. Many mid-size and large accounting firms have existing relationships with designated sponsors, which shortens the administrative process. Targeting employers already familiar with training plan requirements significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through during the visa administration phase.
Can a J-1 Tax Professional trainee later transition to an H-1B?
Yes, but timing matters. If your J-1 Trainee program does not trigger the two-year home residency requirement, you can change status to H-1B without leaving the U.S., subject to the H-1B cap and lottery. If the two-year rule applies, you generally must return home before being eligible for H-1B or other work visas. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before your J-1 ends.
What does a J-1 training plan need to include for a tax role?
Your designated sponsor requires a Training/Internship Placement Plan (Form DS-7002) that breaks down the training into phases with specific U.S. tax competencies you will develop, the supervision structure, and evaluation milestones. For tax roles, this typically covers areas like federal and state return preparation, tax research tools, and U.S. GAAP or ASC 740 exposure. Generic job descriptions are routinely rejected, so specificity is essential.