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Company | University of New Mexico |
Address | , Gallup, 87301, Nm |
Employment type | |
Salary | $12 an hour |
Expires | 2023-06-26 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
Position Summary:
The position of Tutor/ Mentor at the UNM-Gallup TRIO/Student Support Services 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 courses, chemistry, physics, etc.
- Will create and host various workshops for students on various topics and subjects. Creativity and research is encouraged and be able to speak in front of a group.
Mentoring:
- Provides 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 provide appropriate help. Identify problem areas that inhibit learning. Identify tutoring needs early and provide appropriate academic support.
- 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 virtually online with staff and student through various 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.)
- Keep up-to-date with requirements in tutoring & mentoring
- Complete required/requested training and participate in the CRLA certification requirements
- Help maintain the lab – 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
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a student of UNM registered at least part-time (6 credit hours)
- One to two years full-time college experience at least one year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Must pass either/both English 1120 and Math 1220 with a “B” or better.
- Additionally if looking to specialize in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, etc. the applicant must have passed the courses with a “B” or better
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background similar to participants of TRIO/Student Support Services
- Previous tutoring and supplemental instruction experience
- Previous mentoring experience
- Previous experience working with adult learners
- Familiarity with Federal TRIO programs
- Advanced courses such as English 1120, Math 1430/1512
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Required Applicant Documents: • Resume • Cover Letter • Writing Sample (if looking to tutor specifically in the English/Writing area) • One reference from faculty, former supervisors, or counselorsThe University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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