Upward Bound Program Aide/Tutor

Position Description:
The UNM-Valencia Upward Bound Program provides
academic-based after school and summer programs for qualified students who
attend high school in Valencia County at Los Lunas High School, Valencia High
School, or Belen High School. This federally funded program is in its tenth
year of instruction and tutoring for first generation (college) and income
eligible students who intend to graduate from college with a Bachelor's Degree.
The Upward Bound After School Tutors assist scheduling tutoring sessions, in the
development of academic and enrichment activities for the high school students
who commit themselves to positive self-development, leadership, and learning.
Assistance ranges from working with students studying to understand basic
concepts in key subject areas, to those who are advanced in skills and are able
to excel with their comprehension and use of the most challenging concepts in
person or virtual. This is a grant funded position that ends 08/30/2020 and
will be renewed annually based on availability of federal funding. The position
is expected to expire on 09/30/2021.
Responsible for all Upward Bound equipment used for tutoring. Maintains a clean
and comfortable study environment.
The current opening requires a work schedule of 4 to 8 hours per week including
traveling to one of the three High School sites and availability on Mondays,
Wednesday and/or Thursdays from 2pm- 4:30pm as well as some Saturdays at $11.50
per hour.
Belen High School - English Tutor - Mondays and Wednesdays 11:45-12:57 or
2:30-4:30 pm
Los Lunas High School - Math Tutor - Mondays and Thursdays 2:30- 4:30pm
Valencia High School - English/ Math Tutor - Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-
4:30pm
Located about 30 miles south of Albuquerque in rural Valencia county, the
University of New Mexico-Valencia Campus is a two-year branch campus of the
University of New Mexico which functions as a community college in the region
and is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution. With an emphasis on teaching
excellence, Valencia Campus offers academic transfer programs, technical
vocational programs, Adult Basic Education, and Dual Credit High School/College
courses to Valencia and Socorro Counties.

Equivalencies not found for this position

List the preferred qualifications:

Applicants must be able to tutor a variety of subjects
especially high school math and sciences, be reliable, caring,
responsible, and able to work with adolescents as an effective member of a
staff team. Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills, flexibility and an
ability to conduct professional and considerate interactions are required.
Ability to collect and analyze tutoring data for reporting purposes. Prior
experience working with high school students in an academic setting.

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