Temporary Part-Time Peer Tutor, TRIO Student Support Services

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

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

THIS POSITION IS EXPECTED TO END ON 8/31/2026.

Position Summary:
The Trio SSS Peer Tutor provides individualized and small-group support to TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participants. This position helps students understand course content, develop study strategies, and improve academic performance. It also focuses on enhancing organizational and learning skills. The tutor collaborates with TRIO staff to support student success, retention, and degree completion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small-group tutoring in assigned academic subjects and academic success skills.
• Assist students in understanding course content, completing assignments, and preparing for exams.
• Support the development of effective study skills, time management, note-taking, goal setting, and academic planning.
• Adapt tutoring approaches to meet diverse learning needs and styles.
• Lead or assist with group study sessions and workshops focused on academic success and organizational skills.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tutoring sessions, attendance, and student progress.
• Collaborate with TRIO SSS staff to support student retention, engagement, and academic success.
• Promote participation in TRIO academic support services and program resources.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Must have completed at least one semester at ENMU-R.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (transcript required).

• Strong knowledge of assigned academic subjects and/or organizational and academic success skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain academic concepts and strategies clearly.
• Strong interpersonal, mentoring, and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Sedentary work with frequent sitting during tutoring sessions.
• Occasional walking between offices, classrooms, or tutoring centers.
• Frequent use of computers for typing, scheduling, and reviewing materials.
• Minimal lifting, typically limited to laptops, notebooks, or light materials.
• Visual and auditory focus required for reviewing assignments and listening to students' concerns.
• Primarily indoor work, with occasional outdoor settings such as offices, libraries, tutoring centers, or virtual sessions.
• Quiet to moderately active setting; tutoring centers may have some background noise.
• Flexible schedule, including daytime, evening, or occasional weekend hours, depending on student availability.
• Requires patience, active listening, and problem-solving, especially when students are stressed or overwhelmed.

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

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
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-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. 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.Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.edu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez atteresa.casarez@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or emailroswell.hr@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