Sr Tutor

This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

About the Role

UNM-Gallup is seeking a highly motivated, student-oriented Senior Tutor to work in the Center for Academic Learning (CAL). The role involves planning and implementing student success initiatives to support a diverse student body as they pursue their educational goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring services to individuals and groups across a diverse student population.
• Lead and coordinate the activities of peer and professional tutors, including strategies to accommodate alternative learning styles and disabilities.
• Create, guide, and oversee tutorial and supplemental instruction programs to assist students with homework, problem-solving, report writing, and test preparation.
• Facilitate reading and writing labs to develop academic skills in writing, math, word processing, and study techniques.
• Maintain and update confidential files and records while adhering to ethical and legal guidelines.
• Research and select learning materials, textbooks, software, and equipment to facilitate tutoring; may design specific handouts, study guides, and related materials.
• Participate in the overall administration of the Center for Academic Learning.

Requirements

• Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours.
• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience coordinating or providing tutoring services to at-risk student populations.
• Experience in higher education, preferably at a community college.
• Experience serving a culturally diverse student population, with demonstrated ability to relate to and support underrepresented students.
• Experience developing and facilitating presentations, workshops, and/or supplemental instruction sessions.

Pay

Hourly: $19.00 - $24.77

Benefits

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

This position is benefits-eligible and subject to mandatory retirement contributions under the New Mexico Education Retirement Act for eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE.

A background check is required for employment.