Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) invites applications for a part-time, nine month (renewable) Math Specialist to join our Raider Center for Academic Success. Under the direction of the Coordinator of Tutoring Services, the Math Specialist’s role is to promote student academic success by providing students of all abilities, cultures and socio-economic levels opportunities to improve their math skills to include but not limited to Pre-Calc, Calc. 1, 2 and 3 while improving test taking, and note taking skills. This includes helping students as they develop critical thinking, master learning challenges, master math concepts, and grow an understanding of MSOE’s academic culture and expectations in accordance with MSOE’s established policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions
Provide professional tutoring and drop-in math assistance when appropriate
Create a culture of inclusiveness, engagement and participation for all peer tutors and students to encourage the attainment of desired goals
Develop and nurture relationships with all peer tutors, students and academic faculty in order to engage the university community in a student centered, data driven approach to student academic success
Continuously seek ways to improve and redefine the math Drop-In and ISS sessions within the Raider Center for Academic Success to address the evolving and changing needs of the MSOE student population
Expand and enhance the reach and impact of academic support services through cooperative, collaborative efforts with other RCAS team members, MSOE faculty and staff
Incorporate the latest student development theory and best practices in math instruction with a student centered approach that is uniquely MSOE and that aligns with the stated university mission and goals
Serve as a mentor/advisor to students in all aspects of their college life in order to ensure that each student has the opportunity to transition, grow and thrive within MSOE’s educational environment
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Effectively engage peer tutors in a planning process to develop an annual plan of action to foster the attainment of department goals and objectives
Work in conjunction with Student Advancement Committee, Counseling Services and Academic Departments to build and encourage strategic relationships to offer academic support to students that may be academically at-risk
Create resources for tutors, students, and faculty
Be able and willing to develop a thorough understanding of all MSOE academic programs
Have an understanding and appreciation of the overall functions of the university
Actively develop an inclusive, cooperative, collaborative environment that encourages and embraces diversity and learning
Treat everyone (students, staff, faculty) with respect and openness
Work collaboratively with other department staff and faculty
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree preferred in mathematics or STEM related field
Bachelor’s Degree required
1-3 years of Teaching and/or Tutoring Experience
Demonstrated experience in serving in a leadership role and influencing others to achieve a common goal
Goal oriented and student centered
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before others. Ability to effectively communicate in both written and oral form.
Mathematical Skills
Knowledge and skills in learning theory, critical thinking theory, and Pre-Calc., Calc. I, II and III
Reasoning Ability
Able to handle several complex tasks simultaneously
An appreciation for higher education and the university community
An understanding of the importance of leadership
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is largely sedentary, the ability to move is required. The employee is occasionally required to traverse within their work area as well as other areas on campus.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment, including but not limited to computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.