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Academic Support Specialist, Math and Science
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Position Number: 5651901
Location: St Paul, MN
Position Type: Science - Statistics

Academic Support Specialist, Math and Science

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: O'Neill Center

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St. Catherine University and the Tutoring and Learning Center invites application for a full-time Academic Support Specialist, Math and Science position. This position exists to plan and supervise all academic support services in math and science offered by the Tutoring and Learning Center. These services include recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising peer tutors for one-on-one tutoring; developing and facilitating supplementary study groups and workshops on foundational math and science skills; communicating with departments about our services as well as soliciting information about their courses and students to relay to our tutors.

As the subject matter/content area expert, the Math and Science Academic Support Specialist will provide academic consultations for students who face challenging learning barriers, collaborate and liaise with faculty on best practice for addressing such learning challenges, and serve as a resource to the university regarding emerging learning needs in the math and sciences.

Responsibilities Include:

50% Supervise the Math and Science Center: recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise student assistants who provide individual and small group tutoring for math and science courses; oversee accurate record-keeping of student usage; evaluate, assess, and report services; create an enriching space for peer mentoring and student learning.
25% Develop/coordinate study groups, workshops, and summer bridge programming on foundational math and science skills; collaborate with faculty to determine scope of co-curricular programming.
15% Work individually with students on foundational quantitative skills and challenging learning barriers.
10% Collaborate with Tutoring and Learning Center team and support administration of the Center

Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

Three weeks of accrued vacation time as well as fourteen (14) paid holidays and six paid "gift" days when the university is closed.
Accrued sick time.
Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403b retirement plan access
Six weeks of paid parental leave after one year of service

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Math or Science
Minimum two years teaching or tutoring experience at the high school or college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree.
Experience recruiting and hiring students, and creating and maintaining accurate work schedules.
Experience identifying academic support needs and developing and implementing new programs to support college-level math and science requirements.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions:

Posting Number: 20220618-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 09/18/2024
Application Deadline: 10/11/2024

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/9231

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.