About this role
Summary Under general supervision, develops curricula and creates, implements, and delivers educational programs for student audiences to achieve the goals and objectives of a contract or grant-funded program. Advises, tests, and teaches students in a variety of subjects. Plans, develops and oversees community outreach programs. Promotes programs through community networking and recruiting efforts; recruits and trains tutors and teachers. May coordinate and implement recruitment and retention programs, special events, and support services. May provide financial aid/scholarship advisement for targeted student populations.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develops, plans, and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within areas of expertise.
• Advises, tests, and teaches students audiences in a variety of academic subjects. Presents and reinforces learning concepts within a specified subject or subject area.
• Answers student inquiries and resolves problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites, referring to catalogues, written course descriptions, and other appropriate sources.
• Plans, develops and oversees community outreach activities for targeted student populations. Promotes programs and recruits students through networking with local school and community groups.
• Prepares appropriate documentation and reports on programs and on student progress.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises tutors and teachers who participate in the adult basic education programs.
• Coordinates retention activities including student mentor programs, tutor services, advising, and study skills workshops; plans, develops, and coordinates special events.
• May oversee academic and financial aid/scholarship advisement.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to plan and implement promotional programs.
• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and methodologies.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
Conditions of Employment
• May require valid NM State teaching license in secondary education in a specific area of expertise as appropriate.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Light physical effort; requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 lbs or some standing and/or walking.