1st Year Math Experience Coordinator

Job Summary

The Coordinator of First Year Math Experience reports directly to the Chair of the Mathematics Department and is responsible for advancing student success in gateway mathematics courses through coordinated academic support services, data informed decision-making, and cross campus collaboration. This position oversees the math shop and related support initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals for student learning outcomes, retention, and completion.

The coordinator collects and analyzes data to assess program effectiveness, supports continuous improvement efforts, and collaborates with faculty and student support units to enhance the first-year mathematics experience. This role contributes to institutional effectiveness by promoting evidence-based practices and equitable student achievement in mathematics.

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We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

• Coordinate academic support services by overseeing the math shop operations, including tutor supervision, scheduling, and delivery of academic support aligned with student learning outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and report program and student performance data to evaluate effectiveness and support continuous improvement and institutional efforts.
• Develop and implement targeted interventions to improve student engagement, retention and success in first and second year mathematics.
• Partner with faculty, advisors, and campus support services to align academic support with curriculum and enhance the first-year student experience.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate tutors to ensure high-quality support services and program operations.
• Ensure FERPA compliance and accurate records management while promoting services and contributing to ongoing assessment and improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, education, higher education administration, or a related field.
• One or more years of relevant experience in higher education, student support services, academic advising, tutoring or program coordination.

• Master’s degree in mathematics, Education, Higher Education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching or supporting college-level mathematics.
• Knowledge of developmental education reform and co-requisite models.
• Experience designing or assessing academic support programs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard administrative systems to support program operations.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across students, faculty, staff and the public.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and professionalism in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment.
• Ability to adapt, remain flexible, and maintain a strong work ethic and positive attitude under demanding conditions.

Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.

Indoor, classroom setting.

Lamar University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.