Tutor IV Peer Mentor

New Mexico Highlands University • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Highlands Undergraduate Enrichment (HUE) is the Academic Enrichment and Retention office, responsible for monitoring student retention, oversees student success efforts at NMHU. Our programs are First Year Experience, Learning Communities, and Peer Mentoring. Vision: A culture of excellence and connection that boosts students into successful college careers. Mission: To serve students by providing and exceptional experience focused on supporting student success through community building, experiential learning, and cross-disciplinary connections, as well as supporting personal and academic growth. Values: Student and faculty community, personal growth, and academic integration, with an emphasis on accessibility and excellence through support.

Requirements

• College student at NMHU, classified as a sophomore, junior, or senior, and enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours.
• Successfully completed one semester at NMHU.

Nice To Haves

• Be in good academic and disciplinary standing (3.0 GPA or higher).
• Exhibit a high level of motivation, initiative, and responsibility.
• Willingness to learn and share information about the NMHU community, student life, and campus resources.
• Exhibit a positive attitude with a high level of energy and dedication.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Effective in time management: organized and self-disciplined.
• Able to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and willingness to learn about different cultures.
• Exhibit a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Genuine Desire to help peers succeed.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, university community, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic mentor to help first-year students succeed at NMHU.
• Develop and maintain relationships with and provide assistance and support for students.
• Serve as a resource for students.
• Attend assigned sections of courses and take class notes.
• Plan and facilitate activities with students.
• Attend training workshops and meetings.
• Hold office/tutoring/mentoring hours to meet with students.
• Organize and facilitate study groups.
• Meet and collaborate with faculty and advisors.
• Establish communication channels with students.
• Serve as a positive role model socially, academically, and behaviorally.
• Maintain records as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Develop and schedule activity events, collaborate with other offices, and update the calendars of events.

Benefits

• $13.00 per hour

What This Job Offers

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