CASA Student Success Tutor in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Requisition ID: req37081

Working Title:
CASA Student Success Tutor

Position Summary:
Tutoring & Academic Support

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to students across a variety of academic disciplines.
• Assist students in developing effective study skills, learning strategies, and academic habits.
• Support students in improving comprehension, critical thinking, problem-solving, and course-related skills.
• Reinforce classroom learning through guided practice, review, and academic coaching.
• Encourage student confidence, independence, and self-advocacy in the learning process.

Student Success Programming

• Develop and facilitate workshops in collaboration with CASA staff and faculty, including:
• Study skills and note-taking strategies
• Time management and organization
• Test preparation and test-taking strategies
• Goal setting and academic planning
• Reading comprehension and learning strategies
• Student success and college navigation skills
• Assist with peer-led study groups and learning sessions.
• Adapt workshop content to meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Collaboration & Program Support

• Collaborate with CASA staff, advisors, faculty, and student support personnel to promote student success and retention.
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources when additional support is needed.
• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and planning activities.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen student engagement, persistence, and completion.

Training & Professional Development

• Complete required tutor training and certification requirements.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to tutoring, mentoring, student success, and academic support services.
• Remain informed about tutoring best practices and campus resources.

Technology & Academic Skills Support

• Assist students with:
• Canvas Learning Management System
• University systems and applications
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic educational technologies and online learning tools
• Provide support for presentations, research projects, and academic assignments.

Administrative & Program Support

• Maintain accurate tutoring records and documentation.
• Assist with scheduling, attendance tracking, and program reporting as requested.
• Maintain organized and welcoming tutoring and study spaces.
• Support general CASA operations and student service activities.

Outreach & Engagement

• Participate in outreach activities, special events, and student engagement initiatives.
• Promote CASA tutoring services and student success programs.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.

Work Location

• Center for Academic Success & Achievement (CASA)
• UNM-Taos Campus

Campus:
Taos

Department:
Taos Branch

Employment Type:
Student Employment

Status:
Non-Exempt

Pay:
$15.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
No
For Best Consideration Date:
7/31/2026

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please attach your Resume and Cover Letter.Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position