Lead Math Support Specialist

Virginia's Community College System; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA is seeking an MDE Support Specialist to provide embedded tutoring for MDE students in the Manassas area, and to help run math preparedness workshops in collaboration with campus faculty.

You will supervise part-time staff and maintain schedules, supporting student success and coordinating with the math success team. Evening and weekend hours are required as needed.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of mathematics.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to work well with students of diverse backgrounds and education levels.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changes as needed.
• Knowledge of a computer-based learning system.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting short-term priorities, and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Provide MDE students with embedded tutoring support in the classroom.
• Provide MDE students with tutoring support outside of the classroom.
• Work closely with math faculty at the campus to determine MDE support needs.
• Maintain a schedule of MDE student support.
• Assist students with mathematics and software used in classes.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of math preparedness workshops.
• Supervise part-time P14 staff.
• Available to work flexible hours, depending on campus needs.
• Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief

Skills

Mathematics knowledge

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Computer-based learning system

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Computer-based learning system

Job description

General Description

Supports success in math through in class and out of class support of MDE courses, scheduling and facilitation of workshops supporting success in MDE and paired MTH courses; scheduling and facilitation of preparatory workshops for math success; supervision of math support staff; responsible for scheduling of embedded support; participates as a member of the math success team.

Duties and Tasks

• Provide MDE students with embedded tutoring support in the classroom.
• Provide MDE students with tutoring support outside of the classroom.
• Work closely with math faculty at the campus to determine MDE support needs.
• Maintain a schedule of MDE student support.
• Assist students with mathematics and software used in classes.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of math preparedness workshops.
• Supervise part-time P14 staff.
• Available to work flexible hours, depending on campus needs.
• Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief

Position Details

• Hiring Range: $61,000/yr
• Full Time; Nonexempt
• Work Location: Manassas (Northern Virginia Community College)
• Telework options are subject to change based on business needs
• Work Schedule: Day, evening, weekend as needed. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

KSAs

• Significant knowledge of mathematics
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to work well with students of diverse backgrounds and education levels
• Good organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changes as needed
• Knowledge of a computer-based learning system
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting short-term priorities, and the ability to multi-task.

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience working in a tutoring center in a higher education setting
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Experience facilitating large and small events, meetings and workshops
• Customer service experience
• Supervising experience
• Must work flexible hours including evening and weekends is required.

Additional Considerations

• Completed most of the following listed courses: Calculus for Science and Engineering I, II, III; Applied Calculus intended for non-math intensive majors (e.g., Biology, Economics, Psychology); Differential Equations; Linear Algebra; Statistics to include data and multivariate analysis, statistical methodology and probability; Finite Mathematics; and Discrete Mathematics.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs.

NOVA is committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and encourages all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. Applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks (relevant to employment). VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.