Academic Support Specialist

Academic Support Specialist – Full Time, Temporary

About Santo Domingo Pueblo:
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, there are more than 200 employees working in over 25 departments to provide top‑of‑the‑line services to more than 5,000 members.

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• Community service driven

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, including but 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.

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

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 coverage, a competitive 401(k) retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

$15.00 – $18.00 per hour

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.