Math Specialist-Undergraduate College

National Louis University•Chicago, IL

12d•$22 - $31

About The Position

The Math Specialist / Mentor is a unique role that combines tutoring, academic coaching, case management, and close collaboration with instructors. Specialists work as part of the Developmental Education program within the Undergraduate College, and typically provide support for students taking their required General Education courses.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Math, Math Education, or related field
Experience tutoring or teaching students of diverse backgrounds and abilities

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree or higher preferred.
Experience tutoring or teaching multilingual or multidialectal students preferred.
Experience collaborating in a classroom or tutoring center preferred.
Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support, including informal assessment, feedback, modeling, and guidance
Design and implement tailored academic support plans that harness student strengths and foster independent learning
Employ responsive practices and support student development of metacognitive strategies
Build authentic relationships based on trust, awareness, emotional intelligence, and mutual accountability
Ensure that all students feel comfortable and confident in advocating for the supports that will help them to thrive academically
Monitor student progress using academic performance indicators and engagement patterns to identify students most likely to benefit from early intervention
Maintain detailed and timely case notes, tracking support provided and outcomes over time
Make referrals and share information thoughtfully, ethically, and in adherence to all protocols and policies
Respond to student support requests in an effective and timely manner
Engage in regular team meetings to review curriculum, reflect on teaching practices and data, and plan impactful student supports
Coordinate with partners and teams to connect students with resources and to share information that will better inform work in the program and at the university
Participate in professional development and training