Health Science Tutor & Student Success Coach

The University of New Mexico; Taos (NM); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Taos is seeking a Student Tutor for Health Sciences to provide individualized tutoring and workshop support. You will work with health science students to reinforce course content, develop study strategies, and help with learning projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, experience in tutoring, and familiarity with Canvas and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.
• Familiarity with Canvas or willingness to learn.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in tutoring, peer mentoring, or leadership roles.
• Background in health science or healthcare coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to health science students.
• Demonstrate mastery of course content to support learning.
• Develop study strategies for health science coursework.
• Reinforce concepts through guided practice and review.
• Develop and facilitate workshops with health science faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty to design peer group sessions.
• Participate in outreach and student engagement efforts.
• Assist with technology and academic skills support (Canvas, MS Office).
• Provide basic office support and maintain organized learning spaces.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Tutoring/peer mentoring experience

Health sciences knowledge

Microsoft Office

Canvas familiarity

Confidentiality

Education

Health sciences coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

Job description

The University of New Mexico in Taos is seeking a Student Tutor for Health Sciences to provide individualized tutoring and workshop support. You will work with health science students to reinforce course content, develop study strategies, and help with learning projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, experience in tutoring, and familiarity with Canvas and Microsoft Office.