Math Hub Staff-Van Alstyne Campus

Grayson College is located in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. The college offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening, or online classes. Grayson serves approximately 5,000 students annually and is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries for producing quality graduates with specialized, skilled talents.

About the role

This in-person, part-time position supports students in developmental math and general studies math courses by helping them develop learning, study, and problem-solving skills to prepare for homework, tests, and overall success in math coursework.

Responsibilities

• 70% Provides group instruction and one-on-one tutoring.
• 5% Assists students in selecting and using available resources in the math lab.
• 5% Assists students in the use of scientific calculators and computers.
• 5% Monitors day-to-day activities in the lab.
• 5% Helps maintain a clean lab.
• 5% Maintains confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts (FERPA).
• 5% Performs other related duties as assigned by the Math Hub Coordinator.

Performance Expectations

• Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.
• Places student success at the center of all decision-making.
• Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools, and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
• Creates and facilitates authentic integrated learning experiences for students in mathematics and critical thinking so they can apply learning to the world of work and further education.
• Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students.
• Assesses student knowledge, skills, and abilities regardless of how or where the learning and skills were acquired.
• Collaborates with the Mathematics faculty.
• Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in teaching/learning best practices.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or a related field is required.
• Up to six months of similar or related experience is required.
• Work involves routine contacts with persons beyond immediate associates to give or obtain information, typically through service to the public (students, visitors, or vendors), requiring ordinary courtesy.
• Proven commitment to student success.
• Experience tracking student learning outcomes, analyzing resultant data, and implementing improvement plans.
• Ability to clearly communicate and explain familiar and new concepts to students of varying academic backgrounds and levels of mathematics.
• Patience and encouragement when working with students.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

If you earned a degree outside the U.S., a transcript evaluation is required prior to application review. Unofficial transcripts or e-copies for each institution of higher education attended must be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

This position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal background check.

Pay

$23.00 per hour.

Schedule

Part-time, 19 hours per week or fewer.