CASA Student Success Tutor

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

• 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

Strategic Alignment

This role supports the UNM-Taos Strategic Plan (2025-2030) by advancing:

• Student Experience & Educational Innovation (Goal 2): Promoting inclusive, engaged learning and student success skills.

• Inclusive Excellence & Community Engagement (Goal 3): Fostering peer connection, belonging, and culturally responsive support.

• New Mexico by filling the gap of trained Early Childhood teachers.