Peer Tutor/Mentor

University of New Mexico • Gallup, NM

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The student worker position of Peer Tutor/ Mentor at the UNM-Gallup TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) program has a main two (2) part component that focuses on tutoring and mentoring for students of the SSS program also including various other job duties. The tutoring component requires assisting students in college courses. The applicant chooses to specialize in a specific college course but must be able to show documented experience (transcript) equivalent to grade of “A” or “B” in those areas. The duties areas are outlined as follows:
Tutoring:
• Works with students in-person, by appointment or zoom. Will tutor individually or in groups to review principles, solve problems, review tests, go over writing strategies for essays and research papers, and help students develop a variety of study strategies.
• Assist students who are taking courses that have an emphasis on writing for example, English courses, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Humanities and more.
• Tutor students in various math, English, and Sciences curriculum.
• Will create and host various workshops for students on various topics and subjects. Creativity and research are encouraged and be able to speak in front of a group.
Mentoring:
• Provides in-person and virtual peer support to students by assisting them with finding and utilizing many resources, such as scholarships, registrar, financial aid, advisement, test-taking skills, study skills, stress management, etc.
• Through appropriate training, be able to recognize a student’s needs and refer to appropriate help.
• Make personal contact with assigned students. Be available to students during work hours. Maintain a caseload of students every semester and provide weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly progress reports.
• Establish a strong rapport with participants by encouraging, motivating, and building their self-confidence.
• Have basic knowledge of university settings, policies, programs, and services.
Must be able to:
• Works with support staff to provide and promote a fun, safe and positive study environment.
• Work with staff and students through various online platforms and social media.
• Maintains and updates confidential records, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Must have the ability and willingness to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds with various levels of academic preparation pursuing a variety of majors.
• Communicate well with students and provide motivation and positive reinforcement
• Take initiatives to sustain and improve the mission of the TRIO/SSS program
• Assist the TRIO/SSS staff in advertising program specific services (advisement, tutoring, mentoring, public speaking, etc.)
• Assist with special events (Graduation, Welcome Back, Summer Bridge, etc.)
• Complete required/requested training and participate in the CRLA certification requirements
• Help maintain the lab – clean, put away supplies, textbooks, etc.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Keep up to date with skills for subjects that will be tutored
• Must be able to travel as student chaperone on overnight trips with TRIO/SSS participants
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be a UNM student registered at least part-time (6 credit hours).
• One full-time college experience, at least one semester of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Must pass either/both English 1120 and Math 1220 with a “B” or better.
• If specializing in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc., must have passed those courses with a “B” or better.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Nice To Haves

• Background similar to participants of TRIO/Student Support Services.
• Previous tutoring experience.
• Previous mentoring experience.
• Previous experience working with adult learners.
• Familiarity with Federal TRIO programs.
• Advanced courses such as English 1120, Math 1430/1512.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in college courses, specializing in a chosen area with documented experience (transcript) equivalent to grade of “A” or “B”.
• Tutor students individually or in groups in-person, by appointment, or via Zoom to review principles, solve problems, review tests, discuss writing strategies for essays and research papers, and develop study strategies.
• Assist students in courses emphasizing writing, such as English, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Humanities.
• Tutor students in various math, English, and science curricula.
• Create and host workshops on various topics and subjects, encouraging creativity and research, and presenting to groups.
• Provide in-person and virtual peer support to students, assisting them with resources like scholarships, registrar, financial aid, advisement, test-taking skills, study skills, and stress management.
• Recognize student needs through training and refer them to appropriate help.
• Make personal contact with assigned students and be available during work hours.
• Maintain a caseload of students each semester and provide progress reports.
• Establish rapport with participants by encouraging, motivating, and building self-confidence.
• Possess basic knowledge of university settings, policies, programs, and services.
• Work with support staff to promote a fun, safe, and positive study environment.
• Collaborate with staff and students through online platforms and social media.
• Maintain and update confidential records in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds with varying academic preparations and majors.
• Communicate effectively with students, providing motivation and positive reinforcement.
• Take initiative to sustain and improve the mission of the TRIO/SSS program.
• Assist TRIO/SSS staff in advertising program services.
• Assist with special events such as Graduation, Welcome Back, and Summer Bridge.
• Complete required training and participate in CRLA certification requirements.
• Help maintain the lab by keeping it clean and organizing supplies and textbooks.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Stay updated with skills for tutored subjects.
• Travel as a student chaperone on overnight trips with TRIO/SSS participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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