Math Center Educational Specialist

Program • Omaha, NE

10d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates Math Center activities and interface with math faculty to assess students’ learning needs; assist students with required Math coursework; provide instructional assistance as needed in math; support faculty, staff and students in the use of microcomputers and computer aided instruction; maintain computer hardware and software. We are seeking a professional who possesses college-level tutoring experience who is adaptable to the variety of learning styles students may have and can be flexible with their approach to meet the needs of our students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic mathematics through Calculus level.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of learning assistance techniques and study skills
• Knowledge of adult learners’ specific educational needs.
• Ability to learn and understand a wide variety of software, hardware and network equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exercise tact, diplomacy and sound judgment in stressful situations, showing area-wide leadership.
• Ability to communicate with individuals with diverse social and academic backgrounds, learning styles and capabilities.
• Ability to promote and maintain initiative and acceptance of responsibility.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and understanding in stressful situations.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, walk, push, lift, and reach.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.
• Bachelor's Degree in Math, Education, or related field.
• One (1) year of job-related work experience
• Equivalent combination of education and/or job-related work experience considered.
• Must pass background check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of statistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the Math Center.
• Provides informal academic assistance to students in coursework related to the skills of mathematics and applications as related to other subjects.
• Assists students, faculty and staff in using college software programs and computer-aided instruction.
• Conducts workshops in math skills, study strategies and in the use of computer software and learning technologies.
• Assists students in recognizing, developing and applying appropriate study/learning strategies and skills.
• Promotes LSS services through classroom visits and personal contacts with faculty, staff and students.
• Checks and schedules maintenance of computer stations and software applications
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities and functions as scheduled or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level