TRIO Math Specialist (Education Support Spec II)

Title: TRIO Math Specialist (Education Support Spec II)

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: The hourly pay range for this position is $16.26-$21.32, however, actual starting hourly rate will be commensurate with education, credentials, and/or experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Provide tutoring for all TRIO Student Support Program Participants at Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown campus. This tutor position is hourly wage and is only allotted to no more than 29 hrs. per week. Tutors work on an as-needed basis; however, all Tutors will have assigned hours to be present for tutoring and will have expected hours of availability for walk-in traffic on campus and drop-in traffic online and for appointment-based tutoring in-person or online. Support TRIO students from diverse backgrounds to improve math confidence, clarity, and academic success. As well as conduct workshops, monitor student participation and engagement, posts announcements, and communicate with students to encourage continued involvement and timely completion of program workshop requirements. As well as provide other duties as assigned.

• Provide quality scheduled one-to-one, walk-in or appointment-based tutoring services to TRIO students at Laurel Ridge Community College, which requires a comprehensive understanding of concepts and information in subject areas to be tutored.
• Designs, develops, facilitate and document workshops. Ensures workshop content aligns with program grant objectives, goals and student needs. Document workshop attendance on program platform, Blumen.
• Integrate effective study and learning strategies to maximize students' potential for academic progress.
• Maintain accurate records of individual and group tutoring sessions and all attendees.
• Give consistent feedback to students on achieved progress; exhibit positive regard for students based on the mission and core values of Laurel Ridge Community College.
• Uphold high levels of professionalism and student confidentiality at all times.
• Collaborates with TRIO advisor, front office staff, and program leadership to support student services, workflow efficiency, and program needs beyond direct math support.

This position is restricted with funding through August 31, 2026. Funding may be revoked at anytime.

Compensation:

The hourly pay range for this position is $16.26-$21.32, however, actual starting hourly rate will be commensurate with education, credentials, and/or experience. The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee"s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a student at Laurel Ridge Community College as a 2nd year (sophomore classification) student OR have an associates or higher degree from an accredited institution and are a minimum of a 2nd year (sophomore) classification, per TRIO Grant requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency (minimum 3.0 GPA) in the subject areas relevant to the academic needs of SSS-eligible students, offering targeted tutoring in core subjects. Math levels required are college level algebra, per calculus, calculus, statistics.
• Experience (minimum of one year) providing individualized academic support to students with diverse learning styles, ensuring comprehension and mastery of academic content.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex concepts in an accessible manner and facilitate productive tutoring sessions.
• Proficiency in utilizing educational technology tools and platforms (Such as Canvas, Brightspace, Blackboard etc.) to enhance tutoring sessions and support virtual learning environments. Ability to maintain accurate tutoring session records and provide regular student progress reports to Project Advisors and program administrators.
• Collaboration with Project Advisors to align tutoring sessions with overall student support strategies, contributing to students" holistic development.
• Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of SSS-eligible students " diverse backgrounds.

Additional Considerations:

Not applicable.