Tutor III Job at New Mexico Highlands University
The Academic Enrichment and Retention office is responsible for monitoring student retention and overseeing student success efforts at NMHU as well as overseeing the First-Year Experience and Second-Year Experience.
Vision
A culture of excellence and connection that boosts students into successful college careers.
Mission
To serve students by providing an exceptional experience focused on supporting student success through community building, experiential learning, and cross-disciplinary connections, as well as supporting personal and academic growth.
Values
Student and faculty community, personal growth, and academic integration, with an emphasis on accessibility and excellence through support.
General Job Description
Vision
A culture of excellence and connection that boosts students into successful college careers.
Mission
To serve students by providing an exceptional experience focused on supporting student success through community building, experiential learning, and cross-disciplinary connections, as well as supporting personal and academic growth.
Values
Student and faculty community, personal growth, and academic integration, with an emphasis on accessibility and excellence through support.
Job description may include technical and specialized duties requiring a high skill level in oral and written communications, critical thinking, initiative, and independent work requiring knowledge of theory, practices and procedures of the assigned area. Analyzing data; Preparing records; Writing reports; Creating videos; Managing confidential information; Maintain regular attendance; and Perform other job duties as assigned.
Specific Duties
A Peer Mentor is a leader who helps ease the transition to college by creating a community in which newer students feel a sense of belonging and support. Peer Mentors organize and lead social and academic events to involve new students in campus life, provide mentoring services, and attend courses that they have previously taken in order to provide tailored tutoring support outside of class. Peer Mentors are role models of the highest caliber who lead new Cowboys and Cowgirls into the fold. Peer mentoring is a campus-wide initiative that will collaborate with multiple departments and programs to assist mentees with navigating campus resources, encouraging academic success and providing emotional support and validation.
Minimum Qualifications
- Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic mentor to help students succeed at NMHU;
- Develop and maintain relationships with and provide assistance and support for students (focus on a smooth transition, acclimation, and a sense of belonging);
- Serve as a resource for students;
- Attend assigned sections of courses and take class notes;
- Plan and facilitate activities with students;
- Attend training workshops and meetings;
- Hold office/tutoring/mentoring hours to meet with students;
- Organize and facilitate study groups;
- Meet and collaborate with faculty and advisers;
- Establish communication channels with students;
- Serve as a positive role model socially, academically, and behaviorally;
- Maintain records as assigned;
- Maintain regular attendance;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Develop and schedule activity events, collaborate with other offices, and update a calendar of events;
Education: College student at NMHU and classified as a sophmore, junior, or senior and enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours. Successfully completed one semester at NMHU. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Experience: Work experience in college.
Preferred Qualifications
- Be in good academic and disciplinary standing (preferred: 3.0 GPA or higher)
- Exhibit a high level of motivation, initiative, and responsibility
- Willingness to learn and share information about the NMHU community, student life , and campus resources
- Exhibit a positive attitude with a high level of energy and dedication
- Excellent public speaking skills
- Effective in time management: organized, self-disciplined
- Able to relate to people from diverse backgrounds and willingness to learn about different cultures
- Exhibit a high level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Genuine desire to help peers succeed
- Demonstrated leadership potential
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, university community, and the general public.
Frequently: Standing, Walking, Bending, Squatting, Kneeling, Repetitive hand motion, Prolonged use of computer. Occasionally: Lifting a minimum of thirty (30) pounds, Climbing.
Hourly Rate $12.50 Preferred Work Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Employment Term Fall - Fall 2022, Spring - 2023 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1025P
Desired Start Date
01/14/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
05/12/2023
Job Posted Date
11/23/2022
Job Posting Close Date
02/10/2023
Special Instructions Summary
The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online at
www.nmhu.edu/careerservices, or by calling (505) 454-3048 or emailing
careerservices@nmhu.edu. to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.
EEO Statement
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identiy, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessiblity, excellence, and responsiveness. For disabled access or services call 505-454-3242 or email hr@nmhu.edu
Quick Link
https://nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/8035
Posting Contact Information
Contact Person
Nallely Martinez Amaya
Contact Person's Job Title
Interim Director of Academic Enrichment
Contact Person's Phone
5054543071
Contact Person's Email
nallely@nmhu.edu
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