Math Learning Assistant - Iron Mountain

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Math Learning Assistant in Iron Mountain to support students enrolled in corequisite math courses.

The role provides in-person assistance outside and inside the classroom, working with instructors to ensure understanding and progress. You will conduct individual and small-group tutoring, tailor approaches to diverse learning needs, and help track student progress.

Qualifications

• Competence in core math courses (e.g., MATH 107, MATH 110, MATH 140) or equivalent.
• Strong mathematical foundation and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students and staff.
• Prior tutoring/teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to supporting student retention and success.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to help students meet learning outcomes.
• Provide academic support for students struggling with math courses.
• Provide individual and group tutoring and mentoring for math students.
• Adapt tutoring approaches to varied learning needs and strategies.
• Maintain records on student assistance, time spent, and type of help provided.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Team-working skills

Commitment to student retention

Education

Two years of college coursework

Job description

Position Details

Position Title Math Learning Assistant - Iron Mountain

Pay Grade Level G-10 LA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Benefits Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems

Department Iron Mt Academic Support

Campus Location Iron Mountain

Min Salary $19.38

Max Salary $22.80

FTE 0.4

Full-time/Part-time Part-Time

Position Type Temporary

Months Per Year 8

Work Schedule MATH 105C TR 4:00-7:00pm or MATH 107C MW 11:00-2:00pm

Supervision Received Works under the general supervision of the Academic Support Coordinator.

Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement N/A

Job Summary/Basic Function

The responsibility of this temporary position is to provide assistance to students enrolled in the Math courses, with a primary focus on corequisite Math courses. This position will be providing support in and out of the classroom, as needed by students and the instructor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated competence (at least an A-) in MATH 107 (Liberal Arts Math), MATH 110 (College Algebra), or MATH 140 (Pre-Calculus) or a comparable course.
• Completed the equivalent of two years of college coursework.
• Strong foundation in math skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with teaching or tutoring.
• Candidate must be committed to student retention and success and display exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference to candidates with experience in individual and group mentoring and tutoring at the college level.
• Two years’ experience working at the college level.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with faculty to help students meet learning outcomes
• Provide academic support for students who are having difficulty meeting the learning outcomes of the math courses
• Provide individual and group tutoring and mentoring to mathstudents
• Recognize and respond to students according to their varyinglearning needs and use innovative strategies to assist them ingrasping and applying subject matter.
• Maintain and provide data on students assisted, time spent, andtype of assistance provided to supervisor.
• Serve as resource for math students who are at risk and ensure that they are provided the necessary assistance
• Attend math courses as requested by the faculty to ensure consistency of teaching methods and learning outcomes
• Hold office hours/open support time in the HUB
• Any other duties as assigned

Department Information

Contact(s) Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources
Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Fax [phone]

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S290P

Posting Date 08/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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