Sr Tutor

University of New Mexico • Gallup, NM

8d • $19 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

UNM-Gallup is currently seeking highly motivated, student-oriented Sr Tutor to work in the Center for Academic Learning (CAL). The success of our students requires Sr Tutor to be proficient in planning and implementing student success initiatives designed to support them as they pursue their educational goals.

The selected candidate will:
Provide academic tutoring services to a wide variety of individuals and groups throughout our diverse student body.
Lead and coordinate the activities of peer and professional tutors in strategies to accommodate alternative learning styles and disabilities.
Create and/or guide and oversee the creation and implementation of tutorial and supplemental instruction programs that guide and assist students with homework, problem solving, report writing, and test preparation.
Facilitate reading and writing labs to develop writing, math, word processing, study, and other academic skills.
Maintain and update confidential files and records, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained.
Research and select learning materials, textbooks, software, and equipment to facilitate tutoring; may design specific handout, study, and related materials.
Participate in the overall administration of the Center for Academic Learning.
See the Position Description for additional information.

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 that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

• 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 a demonstrated ability to relate to and support underrepresented students
• Experience developing and facilitating presentations, workshops, and/or supplemental instruction sessions

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring services to a wide variety of individuals and groups throughout our diverse student body.
• Lead and coordinate the activities of peer and professional tutors in strategies to accommodate alternative learning styles and disabilities.
• Create and/or guide and oversee the creation and implementation of tutorial and supplemental instruction programs that guide and assist students with homework, problem solving, report writing, and test preparation.
• Facilitate reading and writing labs to develop writing, math, word processing, study, and other academic skills.
• Maintain and update confidential files and records, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained.
• Research and select learning materials, textbooks, software, and equipment to facilitate tutoring; may design specific handout, study, and related materials.
• Participate in the overall administration of the Center for Academic Learning.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree