Tutor

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque seeks a dedicated tutor to provide academic support across courses, review principles, and help with homework and test prep.

You will tutor individually or in group sessions, design tutoring plans, and reference textbooks. You may design handouts and materials to support student learning.

This on‑call, non‑exempt staff role requires maintaining confidential records and upholding university policies.

Responsibilities

• Tutors students individually or in scheduled group study sessions to review principles, solve problems, and review for tests.
• Administers testing instruments and writes individual tutoring plans upon review of textbooks; refers students to other agencies as appropriate.
• Facilitates reading and writing labs to develop writing, math, word processing, study, and other academic skills.
• Leads and trains entry level tutors in strategies to accommodate alternative learning styles and disabilities.
• Maintains and updates confidential files and records, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained.
• Researches and selects learning materials, textbooks, software, and equipment to facilitate tutoring; may design specific handout, study, and related materials.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Summary

Provides academic tutoring services to a wide variety of individuals and groups. Creates and implements tutorial programs that guide and assist students with homework, problem solving, report writing, and test preparation.

• Tutors students individually or in scheduled group study sessions to review principles, solve problems, and review for tests.
• Administers testing instruments and writes individual tutoring plans upon review of textbooks; refers students to other agencies as appropriate.
• Facilitates reading and writing labs to develop writing, math, word processing, study, and other academic skills.
• Leads and trains entry level tutors in strategies to accommodate alternative learning styles and disabilities.
• Maintains and updates confidential files and records, ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained.
• Researches and selects learning materials, textbooks, software, and equipment to facilitate tutoring; may design specific handout, study, and related materials.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

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

One year of full‑time college; at least 1 year 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.

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Athletics Academic Advising (925F3)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

On‑Call

Status

Non‑Exempt

Pay

$18.09 Hourly

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

No

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.