Sr Tutor

The University of New Mexico; Gallup (NM); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Gallup, NM is seeking a Sr Tutor to support student success through tutoring and program development. This position leads tutors, designs instructional strategies, and contributes to the Center for Academic Learning’s operations.

Ideal candidates will have strong tutoring experience, the ability to coordinate teams, and a commitment to serving a diverse student population in a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Successful tutoring experience with diverse student populations.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate tutors and learning support staff.
• Experience in higher education or community college is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic tutoring to a diverse student body.
• Lead and coordinate peer and professional tutors.
• Create and oversee tutorial and supplemental instruction programs.
• Facilitate reading and writing labs to build academic skills.
• Maintain confidential records and adhere to ethical guidelines.
• Assist in selecting learning materials and resources for tutoring programs.
• Participate in the administration of the Center for Academic Learning.

Skills

Tutoring

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sr Tutor

Requisition ID: req37669

Working Title: Sr Tutor

Position Grade: 09

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for the UNM Gallup Branch, located in Gallup, NM, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque, NM.

UNM-Gallup is currently seeking highly motivated, student-oriented Sr Tutor to work in the Center for Academic Learning (CAL). The success of our students requires Sr Tutor to be proficient in planning and implementing student success initiatives designed to support them as they pursue their educational goals.

The selected candidate will:

• Provide academic tutoring services to a wide variety of individuals and groups throughout our diverse student body.
• Lead and coordinate the activities of peer and professional tutors in strategies to accommodate alternative learning styles and disabilities.
• Create and/or guide and oversee the creation and implementation of tutorial and supplemental instruction programs that guide and assist students with homework, problem solving, report writing, and test preparation.
• Facilitate reading and writing labs to develop writing, math, word processing, study, and other academic skills.
• Maintain and update confidential files and records, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained.
• Research and select learning materials, textbooks, software, and equipment to facilitate tutoring; may design specific handout, study, and related materials.
• Participate in the overall administration of the Center for Academic Learning.

Conditions of Employment

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of at least 60 college-level credit hours; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Experience coordinating or providing tutoring services to at‑risk student populations
• Experience in higher education, preferably at a community college
• Experience serving a culturally diverse student population, with a demonstrated ability to relate to and support underrepresented students
• Experience developing and facilitating presentations, workshops, and/or supplemental instruction sessions

Campus: Gallup

Department: Gallup Branch

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Term End Date:

Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: Hourly: $19.00 - $24.77

Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 9/17/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive:

Eligible for Remote Work: No

Eligible for Remote Work Statement:

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.