"Math Lab Coordinator"

Posted:

15-Jan-26

Location:

Asheville, North Carolina

Categories:

Academic/Faculty Affairs
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number:

8730

UNC Overview:

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.

Classification Title:

Math Lab Coordinator

Department:

Mathematics

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Part-Time

Months per Year:

11 Months (August-June)

Position Summary:

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.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skill:

• Master's degree in Mathematics, or a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a minimum of four years' experience teaching/tutoring mathematics, statistics, physics, and/or computer science at various levels.
• The successful candidate must be able to function professionally in a highly collaborative and increasingly dynamic organization.
• Candidate must have experience managing and training other tutors and have organizational skills.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skill:

• Master's degree in Mathematics, or a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a minimum of four years' experience teaching/tutoring mathematics, statistics, physics, and/or computer science at various levels.
• Proficient skills in teaching and tutoring precalculus, calculus sequence, linear algebra, differential equations, various levels of statistics, and introductory physics I and II.
• Familiarity with statistical computer software, Excel, Minitab, R, Python, C, and Java languages.
• Candidates must be able to work within and with a dynamic community, possess effective communication skills and be willing to expand their knowledge to other math and science topics.

Quick Link for Positing:

8730

EO/AA/ADA Employer:

The Math Lab Coordinator oversees student tutors. The Coordinator will also assist in conducting periodic training sessions for tutors.