Math Lab Assistant (Part-time)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

New River Community College is seeking a part-time Math Lab Assistant to support the developmental math lab, tutor students, proctor tests, and coordinate with instructors. The role includes evening, remote, and weekend hours as needed and requires maintaining lab equipment and a welcoming learning environment.

Located in Dublin, Virginia, the college emphasizes equal opportunity and service to a diverse student body.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Math tutoring

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Microsoft Word

Excel

Canvas LMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in mathematics or related field

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working Title Math Lab Assistant (Part-time) Role Title Education Support Spec II Role Code 29143-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 275W0085 Agency New River Community College Division New River Community College (Div) Work Location Pulaski - 155 Hiring Range $17 per hour Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals 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 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 No Supervises Employees No Required Travel