Math Lab Coordinator

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

This is a 30 hours per week position, 11 months per year with the month of July off. Typical University hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Parsons Math Lab at UNC Asheville is UNC Asheville's primary resource for Math assistance. This includes assistance to students in mathematics, statistics, physics, computer science, and other STEM & quantitative disciplines. During a typical semester, 1 in 6 students will visit the Math Lab for on-the-spot assistance with an average of 6-7 visits per semester. The breadth and depth of academic assistance requires dedicated and experienced staff in mathematics instruction.

With guidance from the Director of the Math Lab (supervisor), the Math Lab Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily general Math Lab operations. This includes but is not limited to promoting and developing an environment of academic success for students by encouraging a positive attitude and self-actualized learning environment, instructing and tutoring students who seek help from the lab, and managing duties to maintain a cohesive and efficient operation of the Lab. Managing duties include, training, mentoring and supervising student tutor employees.

The Coordinator will assist the Director with other duties of the Math Lab including assisting the Mathematics Department with administrative and curricula assignments. These duties include: proctoring exams for the department, assisting with organizing and promoting department events, substitute proctoring or teaching for instructors.

The Coordinator will act as a liaison between the lab and department, which requires the ability to collaborate and build rapport with faculty, staff, and students.

This position requires:

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.