The federal and state para-professional programs provide jobs for qualified undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing to earn money to help pay for their education expenses.

UNM-Taos para-professionals work on campus in a variety of departments: student affairs, facilities management (physical plant), and the executive office, to name a few.

Para-professional work is not only a great way to earn money, but also to add valuable work experience to your resumé.

 

To qualify to become a UNM-Taos para-professional:

1. You must be eligible for Financial Aid.
2. You must be enrolled for at least 6 credits hours.

If you are interested, come into the Student Affairs Office at 115 Civic Plaza Drive and ask one of our great para-professionals for an application. Student Affairs office hours are Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm (we close between 10am and 1pm on Fridays for the Community Café forum.)

* A para-professional is a trained worker who is not a member of a given profession but who assists a professional.