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Employment Type:
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Location:
Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)
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Academic Support Aide IV - No Experience Required
The Language Learning Center (LLC) has four (4) openings for Academic Support Aides to support the Department of Languages and Cultures
We welcome applications from work-study-approved students whose primary role is to tutor students enrolled in Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) classes
The LLC provides personal and professional opportunities for Academic Aides who are studying ASL or Spanish or have intermediate-level experience with one of these languages
Further, the LLC sponsors cultural enrichment events and extracurricular activities, online and face-to-face, which are open to the NMHU and Las Vegas communities.
General Job Description
The Academic Support Aide is responsible for offering supplemental instruction that ranges from beginner to intermediate levels in ASL or Spanish, support bilingualism at all levels, and foster a welcoming atmosphere to all language learners who use LLC services
The Academic Aide is also responsible for maintaining effective communication with the LLC director, faculty members, coworkers and language learners, maintaining confidentiality and punctuality, and performing other duties as assigned.
Specific Duties
The position requires responsibility, good judgment, punctuality and dependability
Aides support LLC community and faculty members of the Department of Languages and Cultures
The position requires the ability to prioritize tasks, to collaborate, and to maintain good relations with the learners, coworkers and faculty.
Specific Duties
* Tutor and assist Spanish or ASL students in person or online.
* Provide supplemental instruction to students on an individual or small-group level.
* Guide conversation sessions in ASL or Spanish.
* Participate actively in organizing the tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
* Give presentations and coordinate student activities.
* Attend trainings and development sessions with the LLC Director, Department Faculty, and the other tutors.
* Learn to utilize electronic resources used in Spanish or ASL courses.
* Prepare and facilitate skill-building sessions for students.
* Perform language learning research relevant to the mission of the LLC
* Review class material with students using the textbook, readings, worksheets or other assignments.
* Maintain confidentiality of all records of student's assessment results, progress, feedback, or classroom performance documents.
* Attend LLC Meetings
* Write and answer emails, or call and answer phone calls, to schedule tutoring sessions.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours
High school diploma or GED
No experience needed.
Preferred Qualifications
There is no prior experience required for this position
Applicants must be NMHU students enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours for the semester(s) to apply for the job
Applicants must possess a demonstrable proficiency in either Spanish or ASL, or both.
* Knowledgeable and skilled in Microsoft Office, BrightSpace, Zoom, and Canva.
* Knowledgeable and skilled in GoReact and True+Way ASL
* Knowledgeable and skilled in McGraw-Hill Connect
* Knowledgeable and skilled in any other language learning application.
* Pursuing a major/minor in one of the programs of the Languages and Cultures Department.
Physical Demands
Onsite work may require the following physical demands: standing, walking, sitting, and occasional lifting
Tutoring Spanish makes use of frequent and prolonged speaking, while tutoring ASL requires speaking and excessive movement of hands, arms, and face muscles.
Hourly Rate $13.50/ Hour Preferred Work Schedule Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Employment Term Spring - 2025, Fall - 2024 Work Location/Campus Center Las Vegas, NM Campus
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S1193P Desired Start Date 08/12/2024 Position End Date (if temporary) 05/09/2025 Job Posted Date 08/01/2024 Job Posting Close Date 04/01/2025 Special Instructions Summary
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 at www.nmhu.edu/careerservices, or by calling
to schedule a phone session or Zoom video conferencing session.
EEO Statement
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class
We are committed to the University values of diversity, accessibility, excellence, and responsiveness
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Posting Contact Information
Contact Person Andres Sabogal Contact Person's Job Title LLC Director Contact Person's Phone
Recommended Skills
- American Sign Language
- Communication
- Confidentiality
- Hardworking And Dedicated
- Microsoft Office
- Presentations
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