Academic Support Aide (52676)

The Language Learning Center (LLC) has four (4) openings for Academic Support Aides to support the Department of Languages and Culture. 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.

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.

Education: College student at NMHU enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours. High school diploma or GED. No experience needed.

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.