Academic Support Specialist II

Academic Support Specialist II

The University of Louisville is seeking to hire an Academic Support Specialist II. This position serves as an instructor and academic coach for GEN 103/104: Special Topics in College Mathematics intervention courses. They will provide logistical support for all GEN 103/104 courses and assist with the management of the Math Resource Center (MRC), Speed Tutoring Center, Emporium Math Lab (EML), and all other classroom locations for GEN 103/104 and Math Resources summer programs. Position will be responsible for planning, development, and implementation of summer bridge programs for undergraduate students. They will also maintain Math Resources and summer program data to assist with annual reports on the effectiveness of programs and services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

1. Serves as a primary instructor for REACH intervention courses, Special Topics in College Mathematics (GEN 103 and GEN 104). Teaches an estimated 8-10 sections of GEN 103/104 per academic year. Conducts class sessions, tracks student attendance, supervises tutors working with students during these sessions, reviews individual students' testing and progress records.
2. Serves as an academic coach for students enrolled in GEN 103 and GEN 104. Reviews individual GEN 103/104 students' testing and progress records and conducts individual conferences with students outside of scheduled class times to encourage academic success, discuss soft skills (such as time management and study strategies), and develop plans of action, as needed.
3. Collaborates with the Assistant Director for GEN 103/104 to provide logistical support for all GEN 103/104 sections (e.g. preparing data for annual report and updating course materials, course documents, and software).
4. Serves as a mentor to 2-3 graduate assistants each semester who work as recitation leaders for GEN 103/104. Responsibilities include holding weekly meetings to discuss student progress, conducting performance observations, and assisting with graduate student training and professional development each year.
5. Provides management and support for the MRC, Speed Tutoring Center, and GEN 103/104 classrooms (Emporium Math Lab, Mobile Chromebook Classroom, and additional locations). Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating graduate and undergraduate tutors. Assists with staffing the MRC, Speed Tutoring Center, GEN 103/104 classrooms during all hours of operation (fills in for instructors/GSAs or serves as a tutor when necessary). Maintains a student-friendly staff and learning environment.
6. Oversees at least one summer bridge program offered through REACH Math Resources. Updates program materials, documents, and software as needed; manages registration, testing, and marketing; and provides program instruction. Assists with planning and operating other REACH mathematics summer bridge programs and supports program evaluation, data collection, and annual reporting.
7. Assists in the general planning of services for REACH mathematics, attends the GEN 103/104 weekly staff meetings, Instructional Team meetings, and may serve as a liaison for Math Resources to the UofL faculty who teach courses served by the MRC and summer bridge programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, plus at least 18 credit hours at the master's level Extensive mathematics coursework or major required at the undergraduate level (Mathematics, Math Education, Engineering) Knowledge of/experience using mathematics software used in college or high school settings Proficient in MS Office Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills 2 years of related work experience: teaching mathematics in college or in secondary education (high school), tutoring of mathematics in college or high school, and/or instructional work in teaching/tutoring mathematics to college-age or pre-college age students (e.g., summer bridge programs or college preparatory programs).

Strongly Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree (in Mathematics, Math Education, Engineering) Professional experience in a university learning center Supervisory experience with college-age students Management and facilitation of summer bridge programs

Competencies:

MS Office Suite Supervision of college students Classroom mathematics instructional experience In-depth knowledge of postsecondary education and student development Analysis and data reporting skills Critical thinking Teamwork Interpersonal skills

Targeted Salary $50,000 Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations:

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.