Health Sciences Tutor

University of New Mexico • Ranchos de Taos, NM

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health Sciences Tutor will provide individualized and small-group tutoring to health science students, demonstrating mastery of course content and assisting students in developing effective study strategies. The role involves reinforcing complex concepts through guided practice and review. Additionally, the tutor will develop and facilitate workshops in collaboration with health science faculty on topics such as study skills, assignment management, reading comprehension, time management, and student success strategies. The tutor will also work with faculty to design and deliver peer group sessions, adapting content to meet student needs. Collaboration with faculty is key to advancing student retention and success, and the tutor will partner in developing targeted workshops and peer-led learning sessions. The position requires participation in program initiatives to strengthen student engagement, persistence, and completion, as well as attending meetings and planning efforts with faculty and staff. Training and professional development are integral, including pre-service training for tutoring certification and ongoing development in tutoring, student success, and nursing education support. The tutor will also provide technology and academic skills support, assisting students with the Canvas Learning Management System, university systems, Microsoft Office, presentations, academic projects, and digital learning tools. Additional duties may include skills lab assistance, basic office tasks, program upkeep, and maintaining organized learning spaces. The role also involves outreach and engagement activities, promoting tutoring services, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Good academic standing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated content knowledge (preferred in health sciences or related field)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Canvas or willingness to learn
• Dependable, organized, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Experience in tutoring, peer mentoring, or leadership roles
• Background in health science or healthcare-related coursework

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to health science students.
• Demonstrate mastery of course content to effectively support student learning.
• Assist students in developing study strategies specific to health science coursework.
• Reinforce understanding of complex concepts through guided practice and review.
• Develop and facilitate workshops in collaboration with health science faculty.
• Work with faculty to design and deliver peer group sessions aligned with course objectives.
• Adapt workshop content to meet the needs of health science students.
• Collaborate consistently with faculty to advance student retention and success in health science courses.
• Partner with faculty to develop targeted workshops and peer-led learning sessions.
• Contribute to program initiatives that strengthen student engagement, persistence, and completion.
• Participate in meetings, planning efforts, and coordination with faculty and staff.
• Complete pre-service training for tutoring certification.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to tutoring, student success strategies, and nursing education support.
• Assist students with Canvas Learning Management System, University systems and applications, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Provide support for presentations and academic projects.
• Introduce students to digital and creative tools for learning (e.g., video creation, basic media tools).
• Provide support as needed in skills lab assistance, basic office tasks and program upkeep, and maintaining organized learning and tutoring spaces.
• Assist with general program operations to support student learning environments.
• Participate in outreach activities, special events, and student engagement efforts.
• Promote tutoring services to health science students.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed