Learning Specialist - Mathematics

Title: Learning Specialist - Mathematics

Division: Provost's Office

Department: University Division

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $45,000

EEO Job Group: 2 C8

Provide academic support for students to develop math success at developmental and introductory levels.

This position will start August 2026.

• Work closely with students to provide resources and tools which enable them to successfully complete their math courses.
• Assist the Department of Mathematical Sciences with tutoring and monitoring of the Mathematics lab.
• Provide tutor support for students who wish to take or repeat the math placement test for a higher placement score.
• Support teacher education students preparing for the math portion of the Praxis test and MATH 103 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I.
• Develop and teach supplemental instruction sessions for students in CORE 39 Math classes.
• Select, supervise, support and evaluate Math tutors.
• Conduct tutor training each semester in accordance with the Association for the Coaching and Tutoring Profession (ACTP) guidelines.
• Teach two sections of developmental Math each fall and spring semester if need arises: MATH 081 – Foundations for Quantitative Reasoning and MATH 085 – Foundations for College Algebra.
• Serve on the Placement Testing Committee.
• Serve as liaison between the Academic Success Center and the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
• Maintain records, conduct program assessment, and administer tests.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in Math or related area.
• Solid understanding of developmental educational theory, practices, and assessment.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.

• Experience teaching at the college level.
• Three years of related experience.
• Experience working with a student information system (Banner, etc.).

• Remain in a stationary position at a desk or workstation for extended periods of time for the majority of assigned duties.
• Physical access to classrooms, other workstations, departments and meeting rooms throughout campus as required for coordination, oversight, and meetings.
• Ability to use computers and computer systems (hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, retrieve and process information, and create documents.
• Ability to retrieve information from written documents and computer‑generated reports.
• Effective problem solving and presentation of a professional demeanor while meeting deadlines and achieving critical outcomes, even under demanding conditions such as multiple priorities and short‑notice deadlines.

• Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• 10‑month schedule: 1 week prior to the Fall University Meeting (in August) to 1 week after the Spring Semester ends, plus 20 days of work each summer as assigned by the Executive Director of Academic Success and the Vice‑President.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short‑term and long‑term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Holiday pay.
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on‑campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

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USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.