**COVID-19 Update**

Effective September 1, 2021, state employees will be required to provide their vaccination status in compliance with the Governors mandate, Executive Order #18. Newly hired, including employees transferring from other state agencies, will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at latest by their position start date. Additional details regarding how to request an accommodation, required weekly Covid-19 testing, and mask requirements will be provided by Human Resources for newly hired or transferred employees who are unvaccinated.

Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code 29111-SW Working Title Math Support Specialist Work Location Fredericksburg - 630 Job Description Germanna Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and many other activities.

Germanna is seeking to hire three part time Math Support Specialists. The Math Support Specialist will be responsible for monitoring the progress of students enrolled in Germanna math courses and arranging immediate academic intervention as needed. The incumbent will be embedded in gateway Math courses and will be responsible for reviewing students assignment progress and grades, conferring with the instructors teaching the classes, both arranging and providing academic support for students whenever needed. The Math Support Specialist will conduct class presentations and arrange specialized study groups and tutoring sessions for students who are having difficulties with content in all math courses taught at the College. The incumbent will be expected to assist students during appointments, study groups, and within the on-campus and online ACE drop-in Math Centers. Additionally, the Math Support Specialist will develop math-focused academic support materials for students.

Major Duties:

* Monitor and examine student grades and assignment completion in gateway math courses.

* Confer with math instructors to determine which students require academic intervention.

* Reach out to students who require assistance, inform them of the availability of academic assistance, and schedule appointments as needed.

* Follow-up with students to ensure they have all the resources to help them to achieve success with their math courses and help them to create a success plan.

* Survey students in gateway math courses to determine their availability to attend focused study sessions.

* Offer regular drop-in math assistance for students.

* Meet with students during appointments.

* Provide assistance to students in the Math Center as requested.

* Research and develop tutorials on various math topics that serve as barriers for students.

* Conduct outreach presentations to math classes.

***The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all Executive Branch employees, including new hires, rehires or transfers to disclose their vaccination status upon hire. Disclosure of vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) will be required on your first day of work. If you are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose your vaccination status, you will be required to be tested for COVID -19 once per week on an indefinite basis. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office.***

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Germanna Community College. We recognize our responsibility to create, maintain, and nurture an academic and social environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive community that respects all cultures, experiences, and abilities and that prepares individuals to thrive in a global society.

An EEO Employer 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.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

* Associate degree or the equivalent education/experience

* Comprehensive knowledge of mathematics up to Calculus II and Statistics.

* Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

* Tutoring or Teaching Experience

* Excellent oral and written communication skills

* Excellent organizational and judgment skills

* Knowledge of Google Apps

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

* Experience with an online academic support environment

* Experience with online learning tools such as Canvas and Zoom

* Knowledge of StatCrunch preferred

* Experience working in a community college

* Working experience with Excel

* Experience creating academic support materials

Required Travel May be required to travel to any college location Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidates 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 Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

Governor's Mandate Message Executive Order #18. Newly hired, including employees transferring from other state agencies, will be required to provide their vaccination status prior to starting a position or at the latest by their position start date. Additional details regarding how to request an accommodation, required weekly Covid-19 testing, and mask requirements will be provided by Human Resources for newly hired or transferred employees who are unvaccinated.