Academic Support Specialist

Academic Support Specialist

Academic Support Specialist – Full Time, Temporary

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 25 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year. Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision. Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position:

The Academic Support Specialist will provide individualized and small group support to students by identifying their needs, offering academic coaching, monitoring progress, collaborating with teachers and families, and implementing strategies to improve academic performance. The incumbent will communicate with families and serve as a liaison with various school districts that include but are not limited to Bernalillo, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe. This role involves assessing student needs, facilitating tutoring, parent workshops, and collaborating with the Library Activities Coordinator to facilitate STEM related enrichment activities and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, with minimum of 2 years' experience working with youth and/or tribal communities.
• Must be willing to work extended working hours, including evenings or weekends, when needed.
• Satisfactorily pass a drug/alcohol and background check.

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.