TRIO Talent Search Temporary Part-Time Tutor (High School Student)

TRIO Talent Search Temporary Part-Time Tutor (High School Student)

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

ENMU - Roswell, NM

Job Type

Part time temporary

Job Number

2026-00171

Department

ENMU-Roswell

Opening Date

10/22/2026

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Position Overview

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 current fiscal year is contingent upon the availability of continued grant funding. Peer Tutor placement is also subject to TRIO Talent Search program requirements, school approval, and available program funding.

Position Summary:

This is a part-time, temporary, school-based position performed during one class period each school day as part of the student's regular school schedule. The TRIO Talent Search High School Peer Tutor provides academic support and encouragement to students in grades 9-12 at designated TRIO Talent Search target schools. Working in a classroom or other designated school setting, the Peer Tutor assists and mentors fellow students with coursework, study strategies, organization, and goal setting while encouraging positive academic habits. The Peer Tutor also serves as a positive role model and helps create a welcoming, supportive, and collaborative learning environment.

The Peer Tutor works with appropriate school personnel and receives on-site guidance, support, and supervision from the designated TRIO Talent Search Site Monitor at each target school. The Site Monitor serves as the Peer Tutor's primary on-site program contact and communicates with TRIO Talent Search program staff at ENMU-Roswell regarding the Peer Tutor's activities, progress, and needs. The TRIO Talent Search Program Counselor provides program-level support and oversight as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and small-group tutoring and academic assistance to participating students in assigned subject areas.
• Assist students with homework, class assignments, projects, and preparation for tests and assessments.
• Help students develop effective study, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Encourage students to develop positive academic habits and work toward their educational goals.
• Serve as a positive peer role model by demonstrating responsibility, respect, dependability, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the TRIO Talent Search Site Monitor and appropriate school personnel.
• Communicate with the Site Monitor regarding tutoring activities, student needs, and concerns.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding students and their academic information.
• Complete required tutoring documentation, attendance records, timesheets, and other program forms.
• Participate in required TRIO Talent Search training, meetings, and activities.
• Follow all applicable school and TRIO Talent Search policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled as a high school student at a designated TRIO Talent Search target school.
• Currently in good academic standing with a minimum 3.00 GPA.

Preferred:

• Ability to tutor students in multiple academic subject areas.
• Previous experience assisting classmates or providing peer academic support.
• Two recommendation letters from a teacher, counselor, or other appropriate school professional.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates dependability, responsibility, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Possesses strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of basic academic and study skills.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge and proficiency in the subjects being tutored.
• Ability to explain information clearly and adapt explanations to meet students' individual needs.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with students and school staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively under the guidance and supervision of the TRIO Talent Search Site Monitor.
• Ability to maintain a positive, welcoming, and supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrates patience, responsibility, and a willingness to help others.

Working Conditions

• The Peer Tutor may work in a classroom, tutoring center, study area, library, or other designated school setting. The position primarily involves working with students in an academic support environment.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

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

Required Document:

Letter of Interest

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 at teresa.casarez@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or email roswell.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

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan thats right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off

Leave accrual rates are determined by employee class (At-Will/Professional & Faculty - exempt or Support - non-exempt) and years of employment. See below for specific accruals for each employee class.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to accrue leave.

Faculty Paid Time Off

• Medical leave is accrued 48 hours in the Fall and 48 hours in the Spring.
• Personal Leave - Five personal work days each academic year and two work days during the summer. Only regular faculty will be eligible for personal leave. Personal leave will not accumulate from academic year to academic year.

Support Paid Time Off

• During the first year of service, full time non-exempt (hourly) employees accrue 7 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of medical leave per month.
• The second year of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of medical leave per month.
• The third and subsequent years of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Professional/ At-will Paid Time Off

• Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell offers a tuition waiver for permanent, full-time and part-time regular employees and retirees. Employees can take up to 9 credit hours on the Roswell campus. Their IRS dependents are not restricted in the number of credit hours they can take. For detailed information reference 40.9 Educational Assistance Program.

For classes offered by ENMU in Portales, the Portales campus will waive some tuition for either the employee or spouse, dependents, as defined by the I.R.S., are not eligible for tuition waivers for classes taken through the Portales campus.

Additional course fees will still need to be paid by the employee.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to recieve the tutiion wavier.

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Employer Eastern New Mexico University

Address 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130

Phone 575-562-2115

Website http://www.enmu.edu