Math Specialist

Overview

National Louis University is a 135+ year old institution built on innovation, access, excellence, and equity. The university is student-centered and committed to continuous improvement, strong student support, and helping education create social and economic mobility. Teamwork, collaboration, and respect are central to the culture.

Role Summary

The Undergraduate Math Specialist supports students in the Developmental Education program within the Undergraduate College, with a focus on required General Education courses. This position combines tutoring, academic coaching, case management, and close coordination with instructors.

This is a part-time onsite role of about 16 to 20 hours per week, with most scheduled hours taking place during daytime classes, generally between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and small-group math support through tutoring and academic coaching.
• Use informal assessment, feedback, modeling, and guided practice to strengthen student understanding.
• Create personalized support plans that build on student strengths and encourage independent learning.
• Apply responsive teaching approaches and help students develop metacognitive learning strategies.
• Develop trusting, authentic relationships with students based on emotional intelligence, accountability, and awareness.
• Help students feel confident advocating for the support they need to succeed academically.
• Track student progress using performance indicators and engagement patterns to spot those who may need early intervention.
• Maintain accurate, timely case notes documenting support provided and outcomes over time.
• Make referrals and share information in a thoughtful, ethical manner while following all protocols and policies.
• Reply to student support requests promptly and effectively.
• Work collaboratively with instructors using a cooperative, aligned approach focused on shared student success.
• Meet regularly with classroom instructors to discuss student progress and support adjustments.
• Participate in team meetings to review curriculum, reflect on practices and data, and plan student support strategies.
• Coordinate with partners and other teams to connect students with resources and improve program and university support.
• Take part in professional development and training.

Qualifications

• Ability to build relationships across different backgrounds and identities.
• Openness to continuous learning and adoption of new tools, technologies, and teaching approaches.
• Student-centered mindset with curiosity about individual student backgrounds, strengths, interests, and challenges.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and awareness of how power and history shape support efforts.
• Strong academic coaching skills, including setting expectations, giving actionable feedback, and motivating students toward goals.
• Ability to produce clear, useful, and well-organized written and digital materials.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Math, Math Education, or a related field.
• Experience tutoring or teaching mathematics at the high school or college level, including areas such as quantitative reasoning, financial math, statistics, algebra, or geometry.
• Experience using digital tools in an educational setting.
• Experience working on a team toward shared goals.
• Preferred: experience tutoring or teaching students from diverse backgrounds and with a range of abilities.
• Preferred: experience supporting multilingual or multidialectal students.
• Preferred: experience working in a classroom or tutoring center.
• Preferred: bilingual or multilingual ability.

Core Competencies

• Student-focused decision-making.
• High standards and accountability for excellence.
• Personalized, holistic student support.
• Data-informed collaboration in a team environment.
• Continuous improvement and innovation.

Inclusion Statement

National Louis University emphasizes access, equity, and belonging. The university values diversity across abilities, age, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background, and seeks to create an environment where every member of the community is welcomed, respected, and able to contribute authentically.

Compensation and Benefits

Part-time staff may be eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

The pay range for this position is $21.88 to $30.64 per hour. Compensation will depend on the specific role and candidate background, including budget, job-related knowledge and skills, experience, market factors, tenure and standing with the university for current employees, and internal equity.

Application Instructions

Please include a resume with your application. A cover letter is optional. Current NLU employees should also submit an Internal Posting Form.