Academic Specialist/Coordinator, Mathematics Learning Center

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an Academic Specialist/Coordinator who reports to the Director of Developmental Mathematics and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Mathematics Learning Center. This position falls under the supervision of the Academic Deans and is a twelve (12) month in person full-time position. In addition to teaching, the Academic Specialist/Coordinator promotes and ensures the success of the Mathematics Learning Center (MLC) and provides support to students, tutors, and faculty.

This is a full-time, administrative position.

Example of Essential Functions:

• Provides up to 12 credit hours of instruction per week. These hours can be any combination of lecture, laboratory, or field experiences.
• Participates in curriculum development planning and program assessment projects.
• Assists in the administration of grant activities (if any), assist with curriculum and assessment of project within grants.
• Integrate modern technology and instructional tools effectively in the classroom.
• Utilizes data informed strategies to support student success.
• Conducts meeting as necessary for effective function of the program.
• Participates in the College Governance Process as appropriate.
• Attends professional development activities on and off campus.
• Participates in all commencement events and other institutional ceremonies and events.
• Supports student learning by maintaining regular office hours.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Developmental Mathematics and/or Dean.

Example of Specific Functions:

• Conduct meetings with tutors as necessary for effective function of the MLC.
• Assist Director of Developmental Mathematics (DDM) with interviewing, hiring, and training professional and peer tutors to ensure high-quality tutoring services in developmental and college level mathematics.
• Maintain records on the usage of the MLC and communicate specific needs regarding students or identify patterns with classes with DDM in a timely manner (at least monthly).
• Provide an annual report on the overall usage and other developments to the DDM.
• Attend Mathematics Department meetings and report on issues and needs as related to the MLC.
• Provide backup tutoring when professional and peer tutors are busy or unable to assist students.
• Coordinate with the DDM to develop, review, and improve syllabi and curriculum for the Developmental Mathematics courses.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in improved/updated courses.
• Market and promote the Mathematics Learning Center across the PCCC campuses.
• Participate and assist within program evaluation.
• Collaborate with other tutoring centers on campus and other special programs (e.g., TRIO, EOF, STEM TRACS) with information about the MLC and provide outreach to students referred to the MLC through advising.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in mathematics education or a closely related field (such as mathematics with a strong background in education, or education with a strong background in mathematics).
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Secondary or college-level teaching experience.
• Managerial experience.

The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation: Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $65,000.

Benefits: PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans
• Dental Plan options 100% covered by employer
• Retirement systems through New Jersey State
• Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.)
• Tuition reimbursement for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract
• Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours (*Prorated based on hire date)

Vacation

Sick

Personal

Floating Holiday

Administrators

154 hours

105 hours

28 hours

14 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as:

• Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance.
• Commuter Benefits: Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses.
• Flexible Spending Account allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
• Supplemental insurance provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
• Voluntary Annuity Programs: Additional contributions to retirement account