Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Computer-Based Training (CBT), Diversity, Embedded Systems, Higher Education, Math Software, Mathematics, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Software Upgrades, Technical Support, Training/Teaching
Title: Math Support Specialist
Agency: Northern VA Community College
Location: Loudoun - 107
FLSA: Nonexempt
Hiring Range: $19/hr
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
General Description:
This position will be responsible for the facilitation of preparatory workshops for math success and participates as a member of the math success team.This position supports student success in math through in class and out of class support of MDE (Mathematics Direct Enrollment) courses; facilitation of workshops supporting success in MDE (Mathematics Direct Enrollment) and paired MTH (Mathematics) courses.
Duties and Tasks:
- Provide MDE students with embedded tutoring support in the classroom.
- Provide MDE students with tutoring support outside of the classroom.
- Assist students with mathematics and software used in classes.
- Participate in the development and facilitation of math preparedness workshops.
- Meet regularly with the campus math associate dean, math faculty, math support specialist lead and MDE faculty to determine support needs and adjustments.
- Suggest improvements to embedded support, out of class support, workshops, and other support.
- Provide support to students needing assistance with technology used in Math courses such as Excel, ALEKS, MyMathLab, as a complement to MDE support.
- Stay up to date on current math software used in MDE courses.
- Seek assistance from appropriate tech support when problems arise.
- Contact local tech support to upgrade local software as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
KSAs:
- Ability to work well with students of diverse backgrounds and education levels
- Exceptional communication skills
- Good Organization skills
- Ability to adapt to changes as needed
- Knowledge of a wide range of math coursework taught in higher education
- Must have the ability to assist student in improving academic achievements by meeting with them as needed to clarify learning problems and work on study skills
- Must have some computer skills and be willing to learn unfamiliar applications
- Patience, ability to diffuse math anxiety and ability to explain math concepts in different ways to math students
Minimum Work Experience:
- Experience with computer-based learning system.
- Experience working in a tutoring center in a higher education setting.
- Teaching and/or tutoring experience in higher education level Mathematics or in a Math Lab setting.
Additional Considerations:
- Experience working in a college setting
- Experience in MS Office
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Commonwealth of Virginia