Title: Learning Specialist - Mathematics
Division: Provost's Office
Department: University Division
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $45,000
EEO Job Group: 2 C8
Position Summary
Provide academic support for students to develop math success at developmental and introductory levels.
This position will start August 2026.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Work closely with students to provide resources and tools which enable them to successfully complete their math courses.
- Assist the Department of Mathematical Sciences with tutoring and monitoring of the Mathematics lab.
- Provide tutor support for students who wish to take or repeat the math placement test for a higher placement score.
- Support teacher education students preparing for the math portion of the Praxis test and MATH 103 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I.
- Develop and teach supplemental instruction sessions for students in CORE 39 Math classes.
- Select, supervise, support and evaluate Math tutors.
- Conduct tutor training each semester in accordance with the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession (ACTP) guidelines.
- Teach two sections of developmental Math each fall and spring semester if need arises: MATH 081 – Foundations for Quantitative Reasoning and MATH 085 – Foundations for College Algebra.
- Serve on the Placement Testing Committee.
- Serve as liaison between the Academic Success Center and the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
- Maintain records, conduct program assessment, and administer tests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Master's degree in Math or related area.
- Solid understanding of developmental educational theory, practices, and assessment.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Experience teaching at the college level.
- Three years of related experience.
- Experience working with a student information system (Banner, etc.).
Functional Requirements
- Remain in a stationary position at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time for the majority of assigned duties.
- Physical access to classrooms, other workstations, departments and meeting rooms throughout campus as required for coordination, oversight, and meetings.
- Ability to use computers and computer systems (hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, retrieve and process information, and create documents.
- Ability to retrieve information from written documents and computer‑generated reports.
- Effective problem solving and presentation of a professional demeanor while meeting deadlines and achieving critical outcomes, even under demanding conditions such as multiple priorities and short‑notice deadlines.
Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements
- Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- 10‑month schedule: 1 week prior to the Fall University Meeting (in August) to 1 week after the Spring Semester ends, plus 20 days of work each summer as assigned by the Executive Director of Academic Success and the Vice‑President.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance plans.
- Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
- Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
- Vacation and sick time.
- Holiday pay.
- Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
- Access to on‑campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.
EEO Statement
USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.