GEAR UP Temporary/Part-Time Peer Tutor (High School Student)

NOTE: This position is funded through an external grant. Continued employment beyond the fiscal year is contingent upon continued funding.

GEAR UP's MISSION:

GEAR UP aims to increase opportunities and pathways to assist underrepresented students in accessing higher education. The program also enhances the relationship between Roswell and the surrounding communities to promote and facilitate college/career readiness in an innovative way by providing tutoring/mentoring, outreach services and support that foster learning and equity for all.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a part-time, temporary appointment position that reports to the GEAR UP Academic Advisor. This position requires the ability to tutor 6th thru 12th grade courses in a classroom setting and work with faculty. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

CHARECTERISTIC DUTIES and RESPONISIBILITIES:

• Promote student success and retention through effective tutoring in English, Mathematics, Science, Health or other subjects.
• Work with a range of student ability levels.
• Work closely with faculty to support instruction.
• Lead group study sessions.
• Become familiar with the different needs of students of varying backgrounds.
• Be able to travel within a 50-mile radius.
• Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High achieving grades in courses relevant to the courses hired to tutor.
• Tutors must be 16 years of age or older and have reliable transportation.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, email, and Blackboard.
• The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates who can tutor more than one area of study.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum vitae
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please click www.roswell.enmu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination New Mexico is an open records state, therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances.Dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS