Nursing Tutor

Student Intermediate Level

Working Title: Nursing Tutor

Pay: $15.00 Hourly

Campus: Taos

Employment Type: Student Employment

Student Type: Work-Study

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date: 10/1/2026

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities

Tutoring & Academic Support

Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to nursing students.

Demonstrate mastery of nursing course content to effectively support student learning.

Assist students in developing study strategies specific to nursing coursework and clinical expectations.

Reinforce understanding of complex concepts through guided practice and review.

Workshops & Student Success Programming

Develop and facilitate workshops in collaboration with nursing faculty, including:

• Study skills and note-taking for nursing 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 nursing cohorts.

Collaboration & Program Support

Collaborate consistently with nursing Director, faculty and staff to advance student retention and success in the nursing program.

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.

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 nursing students.

Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Work Location: Rio Grande Hall – UNM Taos Campus

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalencies not found for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Required:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with diverse student populations

Demonstrated content knowledge (preferred in nursing or related field)

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with Canvas or willingness to learn

Dependable, organized, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality

Preferred:

Good academic standing

Experience in tutoring, peer mentoring, or leadership roles

Background in nursing or healthcare-related coursework

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.

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