Math Tutoring Specialist (184-Day Calendar)

The Math Tutoring Specialist will advance the student-centered mission of Tutoring Services through responsibilities that include: building and maintaining faculty partnerships, supporting campus resources for math tutoring programs and initiatives, providing tutoring support within the Tutoring Center, and acting in the capacity of the embedded math specialist in the classroom. This person will also assist with the collection and reporting of program data. This is a multi-year grant funded position – continuation is contingent upon renewed funding.

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, mathematics education, or related discipline. Required
• Graduate credits in Learning Disabilities, Basic Skills Development, Developmental Education, or related discipline. Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Teaching or tutoring experience. Required
• Experience with academically disadvantages students. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to tutor in subject area for which hired. Required
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Required
• Knowledge of learning theory, learning styles, and educational methods. Required
• Functional ability with or aptitude to learn microcomputer functions and software tools necessary to function in a face-to-face and remote tutoring environment. Preferred
• Ability to work independently. Required

• Attend assigned math classes and work with math faculty to engage students during class. This will involve demonstration, clarification, and explanation of concepts.
• Assist with planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing the embedded and assigned math support activities to optimize student success.
• Provide direct services to students through academic support, presentations, and workshops.
• Assist students with supplemental learning materials which may include calculators, course related software, and learning packets.
• Assist the Grant Project Coordinator with data collection for reports and evaluations.
• Maintain a practical expertise in study skills, resources, and success strategies as it relates to math coursework.
• Work collaboratively with relevant campus offices including the Math department, Hudock Center for Academic Excellence staff, and Tutoring Services to create programming that meets the needs of special student populations.
• Follow up on Early Alert and other student assistance referrals from faculty, staff, or grant providers.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend department meetings and any related in-service activities as needed.
• Work with program staff to create a welcoming and inclusive math study space.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to development of learning assistance best practices. (Marginal)
• Work with leadership of the Hudock Center for Academic Excellence to help plan, coordinate, advertise and facilitate Math events and marketing efforts as it related to the role. (Marginal)

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This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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