Academic Support Aide (52676)

New Mexico Highlands University; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

New Mexico Highlands University is seeking Academic Support Aides for the Language Learning Center to tutor Spanish or ASL and support language learners. This part-time, work-study eligible position emphasizes a welcoming, bilingual learning environment and collaboration with LLC staff and instructors.

Applicants must be NMHU students enrolled in at least six credits, with proficiency in Spanish or ASL and familiarity with Microsoft Office, BrightSpace, Zoom, Canva, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Education: College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six credit hours. High school diploma or GED. No experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Offer supplemental instruction in ASL or Spanish from beginner to intermediate levels.
• Support bilingualism at all levels within LLC services.
• Maintain effective communication with LLC director, faculty, coworkers and language learners.
• Maintain confidentiality and punctuality; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish proficiency

ASL proficiency

Microsoft Office

BrightSpace

Zoom

Canva

GoReact

True+Way ASL

McGraw-Hill Connect

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

NMHU student enrolled in min 6 credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

BrightSpace

Zoom

Canva

GoReact

True+Way ASL

McGraw-Hill Connect

Job description

Job Details

Position Type: Part Time - Reg

Education Level: High School or GED

Salary Range: $13.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Student

Description

The Language Learning Center ( LLC ) has four (4) openings forAcademic Support Aides to support the Department of Languages andCulture. We welcome applications from work-study-approved studentswhose primary role is to tutor students enrolled in Spanish orAmerican Sign Language ( ASL ) classes. The LLC provides personaland professional opportunities for Academic Aides who are studyingASL or Spanish or have intermediate-level experience with one ofthese languages. Further, the LLC sponsors cultural enrichmentevents and extracurricular activities, online and face-to-face,which are open to the NMHU and Las Vegas communities.

The Academic Support Aide is responsible for offering supplementalinstruction that ranges from beginner to intermediate levels in ASLor Spanish, support bilingualism at all levels, and foster awelcoming atmosphere to all language learners who use LLC services.The Academic Aide is also responsible for maintaining effectivecommunication with the LLC director, faculty members, coworkers andlanguage learners, maintaining confidentiality and punctuality, andperforming other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six(6) credit hours. High school diploma or GED . No experienceneeded.

There is no prior experience required for this position. Applicantsmust be NMHU students enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours forthe semester(s) to apply for the job. Applicants must possess ademonstrable proficiency in either Spanish or ASL, or both.

• Knowledgeable and skilled in Microsoft Office, BrightSpace, Zoom,and Canva.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in GoReact and True+Way ASL
• Knowledgeable and skilled in McGraw-Hill Connect
• Knowledgeable and skilled in any other language learningapplication.
• Pursuing a major/minor in one of the programs of the Languagesand Cultures Department.