Lead Math Support Specialist

Northern Virginia Community College; Manassas (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Job summary

NOVA's Manassas campus seeks a Lead Math Support Specialist to coordinate MDE tutoring, workshops, and embedded support for math students. The role includes supervising part-time staff, scheduling embedded support, and collaborating with faculty to tailor assistance to student needs.

Responsibilities cover in-class and out-of-class tutoring, development of math readiness workshops, and flexible hours including evenings and weekends to meet campus demand.

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge of mathematics and the ability to explain concepts clearly.
• Strong communication skills and the capacity to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with computer-based learning systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded tutoring for MDE students in the classroom.
• Offer tutoring support outside the classroom and schedule MDE student support.
• Collaborate with campus math faculty to identify MDE support needs and maintain schedules.
• Develop and facilitate math preparedness workshops and supervise part-time staff.
• Be available for flexible hours including evenings and weekends and provide feedback to improve college decisions.

Skills

Mathematics knowledge

Exceptional communication

Diversity awareness

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

MS Office

Learning management system

Job description

Lead Math Support Specialist

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) 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. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Posting Details

• Working Title | Lead Math Support Specialist
• Role Title | Trainer Instructor I
• Role Code | 29111-FP
• FLSA | Nonexempt
• Pay Band | 03
• Position Number | 28001043
• Agency | Northern VA Community College
• Division | NV280-Provost Manassas
• Work Location | Manassas - 683
• Hiring Range | $61,000/yr
• Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
• EEO Category | 5-Paraprofessionals
• Full Time or Part Time | Full Time
• Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- | Yes
• Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? |
• Work Schedule | Day, evening, weekend as needed. Must be able to work flexible hours including evening and weekends.
• Sensitive Position | No

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.
• 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.
• KSA's/Required Qualifications:
  • 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.
• Operation of a State Vehicle: No
• Supervises Employees: Yes
• Required Travel: N/A

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number | CLS_4808P
• Recruitment Type | General Public - G
• Number of Vacancies | 1
• Position End Date (if temporary) |
• Job Open Date | 10/14/2026
• Job Close Date | 11/30/2026
• Open Until Filled | No
• Agency Website | www.nvcc.edu
• Contact Name |
• Email |
• Phone Number |
• Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) 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. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
• 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. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College. NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit www.nvcc.edu. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports. Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.
• Background Check Statement Disclaimer | 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, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
• EEO Statement | 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.
• ADA Statement | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
• E-Verify Statement | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
• Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/102175

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document
• Alternative Hiring Process Letter
• SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency)