Quantitative Skills Coordinator

The Quantitative Skills Coordinator will be responsible for integrating the Student Success Center's mission with the goal of helping students improve their quantitative reasoning skills as an essential pillar for a strong start to a successful academic experience.

This position would advance goals 1 and 5 of the University Strategic Plan: 1) Advance student learning and superior scholarship and 5) Develop resources that support the aspiration to be a premier, global Christian university. Additionally, the position contributes to the University mission by recognizing the students at the center of the academic enterprise and a person of infinite dignity.

During one-on-one, appointment-based sessions, the Quantitative Skills Coordinator will support students in the following courses/topics: (1) Calculus (including derivatives, antiderivatives, multivariable optimization, graphing); (2) Probability (including combinations, permutations, counting principles); (3) Algebra and Trigonometry (various functions, factoring methods, trigonometry functions, graphing); and Statistics.

Duties

• Provide tutoring for students in mathematics. Provide individualized academic support to students, such as planning strategies for learning support in mathematics and statistics.
• Create and deliver presentations, resources and workshops.
• Work within University software to track and analyze metrics.
• Create engaging educational materials and identify resources for students to grow and acquire new quantitative skills.
• Consult with faculty teaching courses to develop programming that addresses barriers to the acquisition and application of quantitative skills.
• Ability to develop and implement monthly student study sessions to guide student learning, as needed.
• Assist in recruitment and training of student peer tutors for Math.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, math or related.
• Expertise or experience in tutoring or teaching.
• Qualified individuals will have knowledge of methods for succeeding in quantitative subjects; i.e., note taking, study methods, exam preparation.
• A firm understanding of Advanced Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Introductory Statistics, and Lab Skills.
• Qualified individuals will possess the ability to interact effectively with students and collaborate with faculty. They posses the ability to be at work on time, follow instructions (verbal and written), respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance; ability to embrace and promote a diverse environment.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite, data analysis tools, and student database management systems.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, math or related.
• University-level experience that demonstrates an ability to develop and lead a program that enhances quantitative reasoning skills.
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft and Navigate (EAB).

This is a Restricted, Nonexempt, 30 hour per week, 9-month per year position.

Expected Pay Range: $26.15 - $29.05 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.