STEM Tutor

The University of New Mexico • Los Lunas, NM

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About The Position

The UNM-Valencia Learning Center is seeking student employees to help fellow students, especially in math and science. Applicants should indicate the subject areas they wish to tutor and must have earned a B or higher in the courses they apply to tutor. Preference is given to applicants able to tutor a wide variety of courses. Prior tutoring experience and a Work Study Award are appreciated or preferred, but are not required.

STEM Tutors collaborate with learners to build confidence, responsibility, and interdependence; communicate professionally with faculty, staff, and a diverse student body; maintain ethical standards and protect learner and coworker confidentiality as required by FERPA; and provide a welcoming, judgment-free learning environment. Tutors attend and participate in tutor education training under the College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) curriculum, typically scheduled on Fridays by Zoom.

Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM and enrolled at least half-time (six hours) during fall and spring semesters; audit hours do not count. Work Study applicants must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress. The position is student employment at the UNM-Valencia campus, with an hourly pay rate of $18.00.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM.
• Be enrolled at least half-time (six hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters; audit hours do not count.
• Be a UNM-Valencia or UNM Main Campus student.
• Have successfully completed Math 1215 or 1215Z with a B or higher.
• Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of hire.
• Have earned a B or higher in courses of interest to tutor.
• If applying as a Work Study student, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Nice To Haves

• Prior tutoring experience.
• A Work Study Award.
• Ability to tutor a wide variety of courses.
• Successful completion of English 1110 with a B or higher.
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with learners to enhance learner confidence, responsibility, and interdependence.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with faculty, staff, and a diverse student body.
• Maintain high ethical standards and protect the confidentiality of learners and coworkers as required by FERPA regulations.
• Ensure and maintain a welcoming, judgment-free environment for learners.
• Attend and participate in tutor education training as outlined by the College of Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) curriculum, typically scheduled on Fridays by Zoom.

What This Job Offers

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