Part Time - Math - Professional Tutor

Responsibilities

• Provide individual math tutoring for students.
• Assign practice exercises as needed.
• Mentor students in completion and review of class assignments.
• Assist students in preparing for exams.
• Assist students in developing greater self-directed learning strategies.
• Create and maintain a Math-focused Canvas course shell to serve as a repository of resources.
• Monitor scheduling and documentation through Starfish.
• Maintain detailed records:
  Starfish Outcome Notes, Client Report Forms, Satisfaction Surveys, and other assessment measures.
• Create and compile Math-focused instructional and marketing materials.
• Develop and deliver workshops, presentations, and online resources for students on a range of Math topics.
• Provide administrative support for the Chaiken Center for Student Success.
• Serve as a liaison to academic departments and related services.
• Perform intentional outreach and interact directly with under‑served and under‑resourced students.
• Lead and coordinate special projects or initiatives as assigned.
• Collaborate with professors to ensure that tutoring complements classroom instruction.

• Master's degree (preferred) in Math or a related discipline, 3+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of and familiarity with effective assessment practices focusing on academic support services.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Innovation and creativity in program development.
• Proven presentation, group facilitation, and teaching skills.
• Extensive ability to collaborate and develop relationships with a wide range of constituents.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Outstanding teamwork abilities.
• Availability to work late afternoon/early evening and, on occasion, weekend hours.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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