Mathematics Learning Specialist

Job ID: 236749
Location: Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university's students select majors from four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

Department Information

The Center for Student Success and Retention (CSS) provides comprehensive academic support services and resources specifically designed to enhance student academic achievement and success. Resources provided include advisement, academic support, testing and tutoring services. CSS assists students with developing a roadmap for success as they pursue their personal and academic goals at Savannah State University.

Job Summary

The Learning Support Specialist will coordinate and provide extensive comprehensive math academic support for students through the development and implementation of specifically designed resources to enhance student academic success. The Learning Support Specialist will be responsible for implementing individualized academic support needs for students at-risk, based on Admission Requirements, and aligned with the Board of Regents policy and procedures, to meet learning needs and assist students with developing a roadmap for academic success. Diagnoses and works with students individually and in small groups to provide students with diagnostic, analysis, referrals, feedback on enrichment and/or support programs to meet student needs. The Learning Support Specialist will provide ongoing personalized advising, as part of a university-wide intervention to improve undergraduate students' academic success, measured by retention and on-time graduation. Responsible for employing assessment tools and assessment data that support student achievement and success, such as inputting data, and tracking students' entry, retention, progression and completion of programs. The person serves as a liaison with faculty and staff to create, implement, and monitor relevant resources available for student enrichment and support to ensure student success. Provides workshops on effective learning strategies and skill development for math. Work includes nights and weekends during the academic terms. May be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description.This is a grant funded position. Employment is contigent upon availablity of funding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate educational math support services for students at risk due to poor academic performance
• Analyze individual student's learning needs through Admission Requirements (SAT/ACT/Freshman Index). Based on assessment, recommend specific learning support courses, including tutoring when appropriate
• Promote student learning by providing skill assessment, and a variety of learning strategies and services to enhance students' learning skill development and outcomes
• Assist students in adhering to core curriculum requirements and learning support requirements, selecting and scheduling courses, and reviewing academic progress for on-time graduation
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure related goals, objectives, and services to enhance learning support and respond effectively to students' learning needs
• Develop and maintain appropriate student records. Maintain privacy of student records in accordance with FERPA
• Maintain data collection system that aligns with departmental requirements and facilitates effective program evaluation
• Assist the Director with data analysis to determine effectiveness of service in supporting students' learning goals and outcomes, identify strategies to enhance efforts and strengthen outcomes
• Actively participate in professional development activities. In addition to College-sponsored activities, maintain professional development in learning
• May be required to perform job related duties other than those specifically delineated in this position

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. (Foreign degrees - must provide a U.S. equivalency report of your degree credentials)
• Minimum of three years related (math teacher, math professor, etc.) experience required
• Familiarity with college student development and post-secondary learning support strategies, policies and procedures
• Experience with performance and data assessment
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Commitment to the goals and mission of an access college
• Desire and ability to assist students and establish rapport with faculty and administration
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Must possess a high level of the following work skills and behaviors: organizational, team work/collaboration, customer service, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge

Contact Information

For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.


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