Nursing Tutor

University of New Mexico • Ranchos de Taos, NM

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Tutor position at UNM Taos provides individualized and small-group tutoring to nursing students, assisting them in mastering nursing course content, developing effective study strategies, and reinforcing complex concepts. The role also involves developing and facilitating workshops on various academic and life skills, collaborating with nursing faculty and staff to enhance student retention and success, and providing technology support. Additionally, tutors will participate in training, assist in skills labs and program operations, and engage in outreach activities to promote tutoring services and foster a supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated content knowledge (preferred in nursing 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

• Good academic standing
• Experience in tutoring, peer mentoring, or leadership roles
• Background in nursing or healthcare-related coursework

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to nursing students.
• Demonstrate mastery of nursing course content to effectively support student learning.
• Assist students in developing study strategies specific to nursing coursework and clinical expectations.
• Reinforce understanding of complex concepts through guided practice and review.
• Develop and facilitate workshops in collaboration with nursing faculty, including: Study skills and note-taking for nursing students, Managing large assignments and clinical preparation, Reading and comprehension for college-level and technical texts, Time management and school–work–life balance, Student success strategies and program expectations.
• Work with faculty to design and deliver peer group sessions aligned with course objectives.
• Adapt workshop content to meet the needs of nursing cohorts.
• Collaborate consistently with nursing Director, faculty and staff to advance student retention and success in the nursing program.
• 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, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Provide support for presentations and academic projects.
• Provide support as needed in: Skills lab assistance, Basic office tasks and program upkeep, 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 nursing students.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed