University of New Mexico
Writing Tutor - Center for Teaching and Learning
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Requisition ID req35060
Working Title Writing Tutor - Center for Teaching and Learning
Pay $12.00 - $14.25 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department CTL General Administrative (521B)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date 11/19/2025
Position Summary
This application is for Spring 2026 hiring only. CTL Student Learning Assistance is a program available to UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes. Our mission is to enrich the academic climate at UNM and create lifelong learners. Writing tutors are committed to helping students become more proficient writers. They provide support to students enrolled in a variety of courses at UNM. Writing tutors help others in different stages of undergraduate writing, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, organizing, and revising. Writing tutors provide helpful feedback and guidance on writing, mechanics, grammar, and style, but do not edit or write for others. Writing tutors may occasionally assist with developing and facilitating writing workshops. As a member of the CTL team, student staff attend weekly or biweekly training focused on writing-specific content and tutoring practices, which are designed to make student staff effective facilitators of student learning. Writing tutors: Facilitate student learning by helping students understand their learning process and modeling metacognitive strategies
Provide writing support through one-on-one consultations (in-person, online, and asynchronously via e-mail) in which tutors listen to students' ideas, read drafts, provide feedback, offer strategies and resources, and discuss writing assignments
Provide basic guidance about American English (explain relevant aspects of grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, academic style, and cultural norms, with an awareness of and sensitivity to the wide variety of ways English can be used)
Plan and facilitate occasional writing workshops for small groups or classes
Serve as a liaison between departments and CTL writing services
Actively participate in the CTL training program and professional development opportunities
Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment
Perform administrative responsibilities per CTL and UNM guidelines
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication
Commitment to serving others through compassionate and effective support
Availability to work Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm
Ability to provide both in-person and virtual support
Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. IMPORTANT: A day or two after you apply in UNMJobs, our staff will email you a post-application questionnaire. Depending on the position, you may be required to attach/submit certain documents (For example: Transcripts, cover letter, work study award, recommendations, etc.). Full details will be on the form. Your questionnaire and documents must be submitted before your application will be considered.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an 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.
This application is for Spring 2026 hiring only. CTL Student Learning Assistance is a program available to UNM students enrolled in undergraduate classes. Our mission is to enrich the academic climate at UNM and create lifelong learners. Writing tutors are committed to helping students become more proficient writers. They provide support to students enrolled in a variety of courses at UNM. Writing tutors help others in different stages of undergraduate writing, including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, organizing, and revising. Writing tutors provide helpful feedback and guidance on writing, mechanics, grammar, and style, but do not edit or write for others. Writing tutors may occasionally assist with developing and facilitating writing workshops. As a member of the CTL team, student staff attend weekly or biweekly training focused on writing-specific content and tutoring practices, which are designed to make student staff effective facilitators of student learning. Writing tutors: Facilitate student learning by helping students understand their learning process and modeling metacognitive strategies
Provide writing support through one-on-one consultations (in-person, online, and asynchronously via e-mail) in which tutors listen to students' ideas, read drafts, provide feedback, offer strategies and resources, and discuss writing assignments
Provide basic guidance about American English (explain relevant aspects of grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, academic style, and cultural norms, with an awareness of and sensitivity to the wide variety of ways English can be used)
Plan and facilitate occasional writing workshops for small groups or classes
Serve as a liaison between departments and CTL writing services
Actively participate in the CTL training program and professional development opportunities
Create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment
Perform administrative responsibilities per CTL and UNM guidelines
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication
Commitment to serving others through compassionate and effective support
Availability to work Monday - Friday between 9am - 5pm
Ability to provide both in-person and virtual support
Application Instructions Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. IMPORTANT: A day or two after you apply in UNMJobs, our staff will email you a post-application questionnaire. Depending on the position, you may be required to attach/submit certain documents (For example: Transcripts, cover letter, work study award, recommendations, etc.). Full details will be on the form. Your questionnaire and documents must be submitted before your application will be considered.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an 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.