Description

Math Lab Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

The Math Lab Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Math Lab. This includes supervision of student workers, tutoring support, instruction, administrator and proctor roles, and data management and student success focus. The Math Lab Coordinator plays a crucial function in encouraging math proficiency and academic success among students.

Spalding University strives for excellence in teaching and learning. We are a student-centered institution committed to fostering a community that supports and recognizes the value of diversity. We seek candidates who have a deep commitment to and understanding of the rewards and challenges of working with students. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small community.

The expected salary for this position is $43,000/year with a comprehensive benefits package which includes, medical, dental and vision coverage, 403b, 23 Paid Time Off days, 21 Holidays, tuition remission and much more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative

• Oversee the daily operations of the Math Lab, including scheduling student workers and ensuring appropriate staffing.
• Maintain a student-friendly learning environment for a diverse student population.
• Supervise and support federal work-study and graduate assistant tutors.
• Recruit and train student tutors using the CRLA model.
• Update and maintain the Math Lab website, marketing materials, and other related resources.
• Serve as proctor and liaison for math placement test, and ensure accurate and timely reporting of placement scores.

Instruction and Tutoring Support

• Serve as an instructor for as 5 course sections of developmental math per academic year. Responsibilities include teaching University Studies Math both face-to-face and online.
• Provide direct tutoring support to students as needed for all mathematics courses and medical math for the School of Nursing.
• Provide feedback to tutors and faculty.
• Develop and maintain resources for standardized test preparation.
• Collaborate with advisors, student support services, and faculty.

Data Management and Student Success

• Collaborate with Mathematics faculty in the School of Natural Science to ensure alignment between developmental and required math courses.
• Be an active team member within Academic Success by developing strategies for the retention mission of students.
• Provide accurate record keeping for all services.
• Track data and create reports demonstrating the impact of the Math Lab.
• Send out student surveys to gain feedback on the success of the Math Lab.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Education, or related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of two years of experience in tutoring, teaching, or educational support role.
• Strong proficiency in mathematics and ability to teach a variety of math subjects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

INTERRELATIONS

• Regular or daily contact with faculty, staff, and students
• Demonstrated history of working with students of diverse identifies and cultures.
• This is a full-time position with regular working hours scheduled Monday-Friday.
• This is a campus-based position.

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding matching contribution up to 5% to your 403b/Roth retirement plan, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, 21 holidays including 2 weeks off at the end of the year, paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid time for volunteering, free gym membership, and more.

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2300 students at the bachelors’, masters and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique 6-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service, with a commitment to cultural diversity, equity and inclusion, celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary, collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community.

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.