Math Success Tutor & Workshop Facilitator

Virginia Community Colleges; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Deferred compensation

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Retirement plan

Job summary

NOVA is seeking a Math Support Specialist to assist students in MDE and paired MTH courses, offering embedded tutoring in-class and workshops to boost math success.

The role collaborates with the math success team, telework after probation, and requires strong communication, adaptability, and a passion for helping diverse learners in a high-ed setting. In-person work in Virginia is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well with students from diverse backgrounds and education levels.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes as needed.
• Knowledge of a wide range of math coursework taught in higher education.
• Ability to meet with students to clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar applications.
• Patience and ability to explain math concepts in different ways.
• Experience with computer-based learning system.
• Experience working in a tutoring center in a higher education setting.
• Teaching or tutoring experience in higher education Mathematics or in a Math Lab setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide MDE students with embedded tutoring support in the classroom.
• Provide MDE students with tutoring support outside the classroom.
• Assist students with mathematics and software used in classes.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of math preparedness workshops.
• Meet regularly with the campus math associate dean, math faculty, math support specialist lead and MDE faculty to determine support needs and adjustments.
• Suggest improvements to embedded support, out of class support, workshops, and other support.
• Provide support to students needing assistance with technology used in Math courses such as Excel, ALEKS , MyMathLab, as a complement to MDE support.
• Stay up to date on current math software used in MDE courses.
• Seek assistance from appropriate tech support when problems arise.

Skills

Diversity sensitivity

Communication skills

Adaptability

Math knowledge

Student coaching

Computer skills

Math anxiety relief

E-learning systems

Tutoring in higher ed

Mathematics tutoring

Tools

MS Office

Computer-based learning systems

Job description

NOVA is seeking a Math Support Specialist to assist students in MDE and paired MTH courses, offering embedded tutoring in-class and workshops to boost math success.

The role collaborates with the math success team, telework after probation, and requires strong communication, adaptability, and a passion for helping diverse learners in a high-ed setting. In-person work in Virginia is expected.