Health Sciences Tutor

Tutoring & Academic Support

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to health science students.
• Demonstrate mastery of course content to effectively support student learning.
• Assist students in developing study strategies specific to health science coursework.
• Reinforce understanding of complex concepts through guided practice and review.

Workshops & Student Success Programming

• Develop and facilitate workshops in collaboration with health science faculty, including:
• Study skills and note-taking for health science students
• Managing large assignments and clinical preparation
• Reading and comprehension for college-level and technical texts
• Time management and school-work-life balance
• Student success strategies and program expectations
• Work with faculty to design and deliver peer group sessions aligned with course objectives.
• Adapt workshop content to meet the needs of health science students.

Collaboration & Program Support

• Collaborate consistently with faculty to advance student retention and success in health science courses.
• Partner with faculty to develop targeted workshops and peer-led learning sessions.
• Contribute to program initiatives that strengthen student engagement, persistence, and completion.
• Participate in meetings, planning efforts, and coordination with faculty and staff.

Training & Professional Development

• Complete pre-service training for tutoring certification.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to tutoring, student success strategies, and nursing education support.

Technology & Academic Skills Support

• Assist students with:
• Canvas Learning Management System
• University systems and applications
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Provide support for presentations and academic projects.
• Introduce students to digital and creative tools for learning (e.g., video creation, basic media tools).

Additional Program Support Duties

• Provide support as needed in:
• Skills lab assistance
• Basic office tasks and program upkeep
• Maintaining organized learning and tutoring spaces
• Assist with general program operations to support student learning environments.

Outreach & Engagement

• Participate in outreach activities, special events, and student engagement efforts.
• Promote tutoring services to health science students.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Work Location

• Rio Grande Hall - UNM Taos Campus

Equivalencies not found for this position

Required:

• Good academic standing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated content knowledge (preferred in health sciences or related field)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Canvas or willingness to learn
• Dependable, organized, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality

Preferred:

• Experience in tutoring, peer mentoring, or leadership roles
• Background in health science or healthcare-related coursework

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