Health Sciences Tutor

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

Student Intermediate Level

Tutoring & Academic Support

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to health science students.
• Demonstrate mastery of course content to effectively support student learning.
• Assist students in developing study strategies specific to health science coursework.
• Reinforce understanding of complex concepts through guided practice and review.

Workshops & Student Success Programming

• Develop and facilitate workshops in collaboration with health science faculty, including:
  • Study skills and note-taking for health science students
  • Managing large assignments and clinical preparation
  • Reading and comprehension for college-level and technical texts
  • Time management and school–work–life balance
  • Student success strategies and program expectations
• Work with faculty to design and deliver peer group sessions aligned with course objectives.
• Adapt workshop content to meet the needs of health science students.

Collaboration & Program Support

• Collaborate consistently with faculty to advance student retention and success in health science courses.
• Partner with faculty to develop targeted workshops and peer‑led learning sessions.
• Contribute to program initiatives that strengthen student engagement, persistence, and completion.
• Participate in meetings, planning efforts, and coordination with faculty and staff.

Training & Professional Development

• Complete pre-service training for tutoring certification.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to tutoring, student success strategies, and nursing education support.

Technology & Academic Skills Support

• Assist students with:
  • Canvas Learning Management System
  • University systems and applications
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Provide support for presentations and academic projects.
• Introduce students to digital and creative tools for learning (e.g., video creation, basic media tools).

Additional Program Support Duties

• Provide support as needed in:
  • Skills lab assistance
  • Basic office tasks and program upkeep
  • Maintaining organized learning and tutoring spaces
• Assist with general program operations to support student learning environments.

Outreach & Engagement

• Participate in outreach activities, special events, and student engagement efforts.
• Promote tutoring services to health science students.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Work Location

• Rio Grande Hall – UNM Taos Campus

Preferred Qualifications

• Good academic standing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated content knowledge (preferred in health sciences or related field)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Canvas or willingness to learn
• Dependable, organized, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality

• Experience in tutoring, peer mentoring, or leadership roles
• Background in health science or healthcare‑related coursework

The 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.