Writing Tutor - Center for Teaching and Learning

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico is recruiting a bilingual Spanish-English writing tutor for CTL General Administrative services on campus in Albuquerque. The role supports UNM undergraduates, providing feedback on writing, brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and editing guidance.

Training is provided, with weekly sessions and opportunities to facilitate workshops. Spring 2027 hiring period requires availability for on-site shifts Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as UNM undergraduate.
• Provide writing feedback and guidance, not editing or writing for others.
• Duties include tutoring in-person, online, and via email.
• Bilingual Spanish-English required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by modeling metacognitive strategies.
• Provide one-on-one writing support in-person, online, or via email.
• Give basic guidance about American English including grammar and style.
• Plan and facilitate occasional writing workshops or events.
• Serve as a liaison between departments and CTL writing services.
• Participate in CTL training and professional development.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Perform CTL/UNM administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Verbal & written comm

Bilingual EN/ES

Weekday availability 9-5

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Pay: $13.78 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: CTL General Administrative (521B)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

For Best Consideration Date: 11/20/2026

This application is for Spring 2027 hiring only.

CTL Student Learning Assistance is a program available to UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes. Our mission is to enrich the academic climate at UNM and create lifelong learners.

Writing tutors are committed to helping students become more proficient writers. They provide support to students enrolled in a variety of courses at UNM. Writing tutors help others in different stages of undergraduate writing, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, organizing, and revising. Writing tutors provide helpful feedback and guidance on writing, mechanics, grammar, and style, but do not edit or write for others. Writing tutors may occasionally assist with developing and facilitating writing workshops or writing events. As a member of the CTL team, student staff attend weekly or biweekly training focused on writing-specific content and tutoring practices, which are designed to make student staff effective facilitators of student learning.

Writing tutors

• Facilitate student learning by helping students understand their learning process and modeling metacognitive strategies


• Provide writing support through one-on-one consultations (in-person, online, and asynchronously via e-mail) in which tutors listen to students' ideas, read drafts, provide feedback, offer strategies and resources, and discuss writing assignments


• Provide basic guidance about American English (explain relevant aspects of grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, academic style, and cultural norms, with an awareness of and sensitivity to the wide variety of ways English can be used)


• Plan and facilitate occasional writing workshops or writing events for small groups or classes


• Serve as a liaison between departments and CTL writing services


• Actively participate in the CTL training program and professional development opportunities


• Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment


• Perform administrative responsibilities per CTL and UNM guidelines

PLEASE NOTE that we are currently ONLY seeking a bilingual Spanish-English tutor

Applicants will be asked to submit a recommendation from an instructor or faculty member who can speak to their strengths with writing and providing effective feedback.

Applicants are asked to submit a writing sample of their choice that they feel best represents their work as a writer.

Applicants from all majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication


• Commitment to serving others through compassionate and effective support


• Availability to work Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm


• Ability to provide both in-person and virtual support


• Bi- or multilingual (English-Spanish, or English-other language)

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.