Math Center Educational Specialist

New England Biolabs; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College is seeking a qualified tutor for the Math Center at the Elkhorn Valley Campus. The role involves leading the Math Center, assisting students with math coursework and study skills, and supporting faculty and staff in using college software and CAI tools.

The position is a Monday–Friday, 40-hour on-site role. A Bachelor’s degree in Math, Education, or related field and at least one year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Math, Education, or related field.
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to assist students with math coursework and study skills.
• Experience with college software and computer-aided instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the Math Center.
• Offers informal academic assistance in math coursework.
• Assists users with college software and CAI.
• Conducts workshops on math skills and study strategies.
• Promotes services through classroom visits and outreach.

Skills

Mathematics knowledge

Statistics knowledge

Computer skills

Learning assistance

Adult learners

Software familiarity

Communication

Diversity awareness

Initiative & independence

Physical capability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Math, Education, or related field

Tools

CAI software

College software programs

Job description

Classification Regular Minimum Pay $22.70

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Facilitates Math Center activities and interface with math faculty to assess students’ learning needs; assist students with required Math coursework; provide instructional assistance as needed in math; support faculty, staff and students in the use of microcomputers and computer aided instruction; maintain computer hardware and software. We are seeking a professional who possesses college-level tutoring experience who is adaptable to the variety of learning styles students may have and can be flexible with their approach to meet the needs of our students.

This announcement is live through October 19, 2026, at 11:59pm and will no longer be available October 20, 2026.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Provides leadership for the Math Center.
• Provides informal academic assistance to students in coursework related to the skills of mathematics and applications as related to other subjects.
• Assists students, faculty and staff in using college software programs and computer-aided instruction.
• Conducts workshops in math skills, study strategies and in the use of computer software and learning technologies.
• Assists students in recognizing, developing and applying appropriate study/learning strategies and skills.
• Promotes LSS services through classroom visits and personal contacts with faculty, staff and students.
• Checks and schedules maintenance of computer stations and software applications.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities and functions as scheduled or assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Monday - Friday, 40 hours between 8am-6pm On-premise position located at the Elkhorn Valley Campus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic mathematics through Calculus level.
• Knowledge of statistics preferred.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of learning assistance techniques and study skills.
• Knowledge of adult learners’ specific educational needs.
• Ability to learn and understand a wide variety of software, hardware and network equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exercise tact, diplomacy and sound judgment in stressful situations, showing area-wide leadership.
• Ability to communicate with individuals with diverse social and academic backgrounds, learning styles and capabilities.
• Ability to promote and maintain initiative and acceptance of responsibility.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and understanding in stressful situations.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, walk, push, lift, and reach.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Math, Education, or related field.
• One (1) year of job-related work experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or job-related work experience considered.
• Must pass background check.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds. MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six. That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area. In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.

Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public.

Read our full policy here https://www.mccneb.edu/nondiscrimination

Metropolitan Community College offers a wide array of benefits to faculty and staff. Review our Benefits at a Glance here https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3306/docs/44786.pdf

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