Academic Support Specialist I

Department:

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Regular

Job Req ID: R106621

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 4 (Hourly)

Position Description:

The University of Louisville REACH Math Resources is seeking an Academic Support Specialist I. The position is responsible for teaching an estimated eight sections of GEN 103/104 per academic year and serves as an academic coach for underprepared students. Assists with the management and support of the GEN 103/104 classrooms (Emporium Math Lab, Mobile Laptop classroom, and other locations) and the supervision of the graduate and undergraduate student employees working in the classrooms. Assists with the data collection of courses, programs, and services related to REACH Math Resources for annual reports. Serves as a substitute instructor or tutor where necessary in the classroom during all hours of operation. Assists with the general planning and operations of services for REACH Math Resources and the implementation of summer bridge programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with the instruction of the college readiness course, Special Topics in College Mathematics (GEN 103/104). Teaches an estimated eight 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. May conduct individual conferences and/or communicate with students outside of scheduled class times to enhance their academic behaviors and success. Assists with the management and support for the REACH classroom, including helping with interviews, training, supervising, and evaluating graduate and undergraduate student employees. Helps the GEN 103/104 coordinator with staffing the classroom and serves as a tutor when necessary. Assists with developing and revising course materials. Assists with data collection for statistical reports demonstrating the effectiveness of the GEN 103 and GEN 104 courses. Provides support for all MRC summer bridge programs and assists in planning, instruction, and operations of these programs in mathematics conducted by REACH. Attends GEN 103/104 weekly staff meetings and Instructional Team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience with college-age students
• Knowledge of/experience using mathematics software used in college or high school settings
• Proficient in MS Office
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• 1 year of related work experience: teaching mathematics in college or in secondary education (high school), tutoring 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).

Competencies

• MS Office Suite
• Supervisory experience
• Classroom mathematics instructional experience
• Knowledge of postsecondary education and student development
• Analysis and data reporting skills
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal skills

Compensation will be commensurate with candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

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 [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.