Academic Intern (UNMTemps)

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UNMTemps, the University of New Mexico's internal temporary staffing department, seeks a temporary Academic Intern to join the Center of Global Health in the Department of Internal Medicine. This is a fixed-term assignment for which the candidate has been requested by name. Because the placement is not competitive, it is not eligible for UNMTemps' temp-to-regular program. The internship provides on-the-job training and experience to a high school upperclassman or recent graduate. Under the guidance, mentorship, and close supervision of professional staff and/or faculty, the intern learns in an academic setting and/or applied field of learning. The role carries out ongoing activities and assigned tasks involving a defined technical, operational, professional, and/or research area, with training and mentorship in planning and completing assignments. The assignment is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The anticipated start date is November 1, 2026, and the projected end date is June 30, 2027. The selected employee is responsible for parking arrangements. This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, hourly position, with a listed pay range of $16.88–$21.14. It is benefits eligible. Employees providing services or working in patient care or clinical areas must comply with the University's influenza vaccination requirement. A background check is required.

Requirements

Must be age 16 or older at the date of hire; anyone under 18 must be in the care of a parent or guardian.
Must be currently enrolled in high school or have obtained a high school diploma no more than 24 months before the hire date.
Employees providing services or working in patient care or clinical areas must comply with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
A background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills.
Willingness to learn.
Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing activities and assigned tasks involving a defined technical, operational, professional, and/or research area.
Learn under the guidance, mentorship, and close supervision of professional staff and/or faculty.
Receive training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.