Mathematics Assistance Center (MAC) Coordinator and Head Tutor (4149)

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to supervise the Mathematics Assistance Center in Founders Library, Learning Commons. The MAC Coordinator should spend at least 32.5 hours per week in the MAC . The secondary purpose of this position is to organize, administer, and coordinate the running of the MAC .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervision and Leadership

The MAC Coordinator is expected to spend at least 32.5 hours per week in the MAC . During these hours, the MAC Coordinator will:

• Collaborate with course coordinators, instructors, and faculty to ensure students are receiving correct and relevant help, continuity for students related to specific course expectations and discussions during tutoring sessions, and tutoring is not at cross-purposes with instruction.
• Provide individual and group tutoring to students across a broad range of math courses; explain, clarify, and review concepts taught in class.
• Oversee the training process for graduate and undergraduate assistants tutoring students, including different pedagogy approaches and study strategies to enhance student learning and success.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate assistants and assist them if they encounter any problems while tutoring students.
• Perform semester evaluations to track progress of professional development.
• Assist in interviewing staff hires.
• Assist with academic strategies to support students’ academic success.
• Provide day-to-day planning and leadership for the MAC .

Assessment, Data Analysis, and Reporting


The MAC Coordinator will:

• Assist in the development, administration, and analysis of assessment/evaluation surveys and questionnaires on the effectiveness and usage of the MAC and adjust scheduling as justified.
• Monitor, assess, and report on performance of students, identifying and implementing strategies to improve student progression.
• Compile data at the end of the semester and report to the Chair, including data on utilization of services and corresponding student success outcomes.
• Identify problems and solutions.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve tutoring and leadership skills.

Oversee Daily Operations of the MAC


The MAC Coordinator will plan, design, deliver, modify, and coordinate math support for the MAC . The MAC Coordinator will:

• Organize the delivery of tutoring services to streamline processes and improve student retention and completion in mathematics.
• Establish the schedule for staffing of the MAC, monitor weekly usage, maximizing the number of hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when students can receive assistance.
• Keep the MAC website up-to-date.
• Provide and coordinate on-campus and virtual office hours of instructors and graduate and undergraduate assistants who will be staffing the MAC .
• Work with any undergraduate assistants who will be acting as tutors, coordinating their schedules to maximize course coverage during MAC hours.
• Maintain records of student usage and staff labor.
• Notify the Chair of staffing issues.
• Communicate with the Husky Academic Support Center to coordinate staffing and report any relevant issues.
• Coordinate promotional, marketing, and informational materials and strategies; engage students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders about math tutoring and course supports to increase usage rates.
• Monitors completion of feedback forms for record keeping.

Other related duties as assigned


Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

N/A

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

Master’s degree or higher in mathematics or mathematical sciences.

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• Administrative and supervisory experience (undergraduate tutors/mentors and graduate assistants).
• Experience with college student population, including first-generation and post-traditional populations, and tutor program development.
• Teaching experience at the university level is strongly preferred.

Physical demands/requirements

N/A

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

08/16/2024

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

0.75

Standard Hours Per Week

37.50

Working Hours

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday, one-hour lunch

Salary

$55,000.08-65,000.16 annually

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

$3,055.56-3,611.12 semi-monthly

Earn Type

Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

For full consideration, please visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/78471
to submit the following materials by July 16, 2024:

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter – Please include your interest in employment with the NIU Foundation and how your previous experiences positions you for success in the role for which you are applying.
• Current Resume
• List of Three Professional References

Applications submitted after July 16, 2024 are welcomed, but will be considered as needed.

Special Instructions

Resume, Cover Letter, List of References

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/78471

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. List of at least 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
2. Other #2

Supplemental Questions

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