Tutor III

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The Highlands Career Services Center, located in the Felix Martinez Building, Room 230, provides assistance with your on-campus job application, cover letter, resume, interviewing strategies, as well as offer suggestions on student jobs that are related to your academic major, career interests, and skills. The Career Center offers free services to all NMHU students and alumni via in-person, online u.edu/career services , or by calling  or emailing career services.

to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.

A part-time job on-campus offers a great way for you to earn money to help pay for school as well as to get a jump start on your career track. Student employment allows you to acquire work experience, transferable job skills, self-confidence, and develop a network of professional contacts for your future career. On-campus jobs include departmental, federal/state work‑study, and graduate assistantships (GA) in non‑academic departments.

Keep in mind that each department makes their own hiring decisions, therefore students are not placed in a job or guaranteed a job.

The Academic Enrichment and Retention office is responsible for monitoring student retention and overseeing student success efforts at NMHU as well as overseeing the First-Year Experience and Second-Year Experience.
Vision
A culture of excellence and connection that boosts students into successful college careers.
Mission
To serve students by providing an exceptional experience focused on supporting student success through community building, experiential learning, and cross‑disciplinary connections, as well as supporting personal and academic growth.
Values
Student and faculty community, personal growth, and academic integration, with an emphasis on accessibility and excellence through support.

Job description may include technical and specialized duties requiring a high skill level in oral and written communications, critical thinking, initiative, and independent work requiring knowledge of theory, practices and procedures of the assigned area. Analyzing data;
Preparing records;
Writing reports;
Creating videos;
Managing confidential information;
Maintain regular attendance; and Perform other job duties as assigned.

Lead Peer Mentors, in addition to regular Peer Mentor duties, are responsible for overseeing a team of Peer Mentors.

• Serve as an energetic and enthusiastic mentor to help students succeed at NMHU ;
• Develop and maintain relationships with and provide assistance and support for students (focus on a smooth transition, acclimation, and a sense of belonging);
• Serve as a resource for students;
• Attend assigned sections of courses and take class notes;
• Plan and facilitate activities with students;
• Attend training workshops and meetings;
• Participate in and lead office committees and work collaboratively to build PM / Hacienda / LC teams;
• Hold office/tutoring/mentoring hours to meet with students;
• Organize and facilitate Hacienda events;
• Organize and facilitate study groups;
• Meet and collaborate with faculty and advisers;
• Establish communication channels with students;
• Serve as a positive role model socially, academically, and behaviorally;
• Maintain records as assigned;
• Maintain regular attendance;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Lead Peer Mentor additional duties:

• Develop, update, and ensure implementation of a communication plan for all Peer Mentors to use in the spring semester;
• Develop and schedule activity events, collaborate with other offices, and update a calendar of events;
• Update Peer Mentor Manual and develop policies and procedures as needed;
• Develop and adapt training…