Academic Support Specialist

Santo Domingo Pueblo; Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policy

Affordable medical plans

Competitive 401k retirement plan

Job summary

Santo Domingo Pueblo seeks an Academic Support Specialist for full-time temporary employment. The role involves providing academic coaching and support to students, collaborating with families and various school districts, and facilitating tutoring and enrichment activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 2 years of experience working in youth and tribal communities, and be willing to work flexible hours. The position is located in Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico, offering a supportive environment and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with youth and/or tribal communities.
• Willingness to work extended hours including evenings or weekends.
• Ability to pass a drug/alcohol and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small group support to students.
• Communicate with families and serve as a liaison with school districts.
• Facilitate tutoring and parent workshops.

Skills

Academic coaching

Collaboration

Communication

Tutoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Academic Support Specialist – Full Time, Temporary

About Santo Domingo

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top‑of‑line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work‑life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

About Our Work Environment

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position

The Academic Support Specialist will provide individualized and small group support to students by identifying their needs, offering academic coaching, monitoring progress, collaborating with teachers and families, and implementing strategies to improve academic performance. The incumbent will communicate with families and serve as a liaison with various school districts that include but are not limited to Bernalillo, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe. This role involves assessing student needs, facilitating tutoring, parent workshops, and collaborating with the Library Activities Coordinator to facilitate STEM related enrichment activities and events.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with minimum of 2 years' experience working with youth and/or tribal communities.
• Must be willing to work extended working hours, including evenings or weekends, when needed.
• Satisfactorily pass a drug/alcohol and background check.

Are you ready to join our Team?

If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.