Math Lab Assistant (Part-time)

Virginia Community Colleges; Pulaski (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education located in Dublin, Virginia. The Math Lab Assistant will manage the math lab, assist students outside class hours—including evenings and weekends—, and proctor tests for developmental math courses.

Collaboration with instructors and maintaining equipment are key duties. The role offers a part-time schedule with a 29-hour work week and requires a Bachelor's degree in mathematics or related field, or equivalent

Qualifications

• Tutoring arithmetic, algebra, geometry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working with a diverse student body and staff.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; adaptability to new software.
• Familiarity with Canvas or classroom management software is a plus.
• Ability to multitask with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Tutor developmental math concepts for students outside class, including evenings and weekends.
• Proctor tests and quizzes during non-class times.
• Coordinate with math instructors about student progress and issues.
• Maintain clean and organized math lab environment.
• Ensure computer and printer functionality; report issues to Help Desk.
• Support department and carry out additional duties as assigned, with flexible 29-hour schedule.

Skills

Math tutoring

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

MS Word

MS Excel

Canvas

Task prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s in mathematics

Education environment experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Canvas

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 Summary

Working Title

Working Title Math Lab Assistant (Part-time)

Role Title

Role Code

Role Code 29143-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 275W0085

Agency

Agency New River Community College

Division

Division New River Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Pulaski - 155

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $17 per hour

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

New River Community College is a two-year state institution of higher education operating under a state-wide system of 23 community colleges. The college is located on a one-hundred plus acre site at the intersection of U.S. Routes 11 and 100 in Dublin, Virginia. The campus provides modern, well-equipped facilities for the vocational-technical programs as well as for the college parallel programs. Approximately 5,000 students comprise the student body.

The people employed by New River Community College promote the philosophy that all individuals should have an opportunity to develop and extend their skills and knowledge to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens. The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region through a combined effort with local industry, business, professions, and government.

The college promotes equal opportunity for prospective students and employees
Duties:

• Manage logistical details and operations for developmental math lab.
• Offer assistance to math students as they work on their coursework outside of class, including remote, evening, and weekend hours.
• Proctor tests and quizzes for developmental math students during non-class times.
• Communicate with math instructors about any issues with their students.
• Maintain cleanliness of math lab by tidying up after every class.
• Make sure all computers and the printer are working properly at all times, reporting any problems to the Help Desk.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Work hours will be flexible and will consist of 29 hours per week (1450 per year).

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

• Ability to tutor mathematics, specifically arithmetic, algebra, and geometry.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population including students, faculty, staff and the general public in a professional environment.
• Demonstrated ability to use various computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn how to effectively use and work with new software, in particular classroom management software such as Canvas.
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks with minimum supervision.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Work experience in an educational environment.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

As needed.

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3512P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/13/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Agency Website

Agency Website https://www.nr.edu/jobs/

Contact Name

Email

Phone Number

Phone Number 540-674-3635

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

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

VCCSuses 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.

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