Math Support Specialist

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA is seeking a Math Support Specialist to assist students in Mathematics Direct Enrollment courses through embedded tutoring in the classroom and supplementary tutoring outside class. The role also facilitates math preparedness workshops and collaborates with math faculty and leadership to tailor support.

You will support students with math concepts and software like Excel, ALEKS, and MyMathLab, stay current with course offerings, and help enhance student success in higher education math.

Qualifications

• Experience tutoring mathematics in a higher education setting.
• Experience with computer-based learning systems.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and levels of math.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar applications and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide MDE students with embedded tutoring in the classroom.
• Provide tutoring outside of the classroom for MDE students.
• Assist students with mathematics and software used in classes.
• Participate in the development and facilitation of math preparedness workshops.
• Meet with campus math leadership to determine support needs and adjustments.
• Suggest improvements to embedded and out-of-class support and workshops.
• Stay up to date on current math software used in MDE courses.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Adaptability

Math knowledge

Student support

Embedded tutoring

Tools

Excel

MS Office

ALEKS

MyMathLab

Job description

Working Title Math Support Specialist Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code 29111-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 28001039 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Alexandria Work Location Alexandria - 510 Hiring Range $50,000 - $60,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 5-Paraprofessionals Full Time or Part Time Full 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-Saturday; Day, evening, weekend as needed.

General Description

Sensitive Position No Job Description This position supports student success in math through in class and out of class support of MDE (Mathematics Direct Enrollment) courses; facilitation of workshops supporting success in MDE (Mathematics Direct Enrollment) and paired MTH (Mathematics) courses. This position will be responsible for the facilitation of preparatory workshops for math success and participates as a member of the math success team.

• This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period. *

Duties And Tasks

• Provide MDE students with embedded tutoring support in the classroom.
• Provide MDE students with tutoring support outside of 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.
• Contact local tech support to upgrade local software as needed.

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.

KSAs

• Ability to work well with students of diverse backgrounds and education levels
• Exceptional communication skills
• Good Organization skills
• Ability to adapt to changes as needed
• Knowledge of a wide range of math coursework taught in higher education
• Must have the ability to assist student in improving academic achievements by meeting with them as needed to clarify learning problems and work on study skills
• Must have some computer skills and be willing to learn unfamiliar applications
• Patience, ability to diffuse math anxiety and ability to explain math concepts in different ways to math students

Minimum Work Experience

• Experience with computer-based learning system.
• Experience working in a tutoring center in a higher education setting.
• Teaching and/or tutoring experience in higher education level Mathematics or in a Math Lab setting.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working in a college setting
• Experience in MS Office

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel N/A

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs.

The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

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/.

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.

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.

VCCS uses 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.