Program Manager

Core Duties

• Deliver tutor training/preparation sessions using curriculum developed by the team over the past 5 years.
• Lead tutor training/preparation sessions on Mondays or Fridays, in-person, on campus.
• Help tutors develop math strategies that promote understanding of middle school and algebra math concepts using hands-on manipulatives.
• Provide detailed feedback on tutor performance and support ongoing tutor development.
• Travel to school sites independently on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each school week to monitor tutoring activities.
• Cookordination with school site staff and attend weekly meetings with research and tutoring team staff.
• Aid with administering assessments and consenting research participants at school sites.

Requisite Skills

• Proficient in middle school math concepts, including fractions, integers, number lines and area models as well as all early algebra topics.
• Proficient in using Algebra Tiles and Fraction Tiles to develop a conceptual understanding of mathematics.
• Ability to develop and implement effective mathematics teaching/learning practices.
• Ability to develop professional and respectful relationships and participate in open communication with tutors, faculty, and team members.
• Ability to create engaging training/preparation sessions for tutors.
• Disposition for embracing growth and development in this role.
• Experience with CANVAS, PowerPoint, and Qualtrics preferred.
• Well organized and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work in varied settings and locations as determined by research goals.
• Ability to drive to and from school sites reliably.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• 48 months of program development, program management or related experience.

Additional Required Attachments

• Educational Philosophy
• Sample lesson on multiplication or division of fractions
• References
• Cover Letter

Department Preferences

• State teaching certificate in mathematics.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.