PART-TIME MATH TUTOR
Writing Mathematics and Accounting Learning Resource Centers
Southern University at New Orleans
POSITION DETAILS
Employment Category: Part-time, grant-funded appointment
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt (overtime eligible)
Hourly Rate: $19.23 per hour
Annualized Compensation: $20,000
Pay Grade: To be determined by Human Resources
Reports To: Director, WAMLR Labs
Travel: No routine travel required
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Writing, Math and Accounting Learning Resource Centers provide supplemental academic support to Southern University at New Orleans students. The Part-time Math Tutor provides in-person and virtual tutoring to individual students and small groups to strengthen their understanding of mathematics concepts, course content, problem-solving methods, and related academic skills. The overarching goal is to promote student learning, academic confidence, persistence, and success in mathematics courses.
The Tutor communicates student progress and learning needs to the Director, maintains accurate tutoring and participation records, and uses varied instructional approaches and learning technologies to support students from diverse backgrounds and with differing learning needs.
GRANT FUNDED POSITION STATEMENT
This position is fully funded through the federally funded Title III-B Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities Program grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding, continuation of the program, programmatic needs, satisfactory job performance, and achievement of applicable grant objectives. The employee must comply with federal Title III requirements, grant terms, institutional policies, documentation standards, and reporting requirements, including preparation and submission of applicable annual performance and program reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Provide scheduled and drop-in mathematics tutoring in person and through approved virtual platforms to individual students and small groups.
- Explain mathematical concepts, problem-solving methods, assignments, and course-related technology using varied instructional approaches appropriate for student needs.
- Maintain current knowledge of mathematics content offered through the lab and adapt tutoring methods as curricula, software, and learning needs change.
- Communicate with the Director regarding student visits, progress, recurring challenges, referrals, and support needs.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of tutoring sessions, attendance, service, and student progress for assessment, grant reporting, and monthly performance reports.
- Assist with collecting, verifying, and compiling participation and outcomes data in coordination with the Director.
- Support day-to-day lab operations, including opening and closing procedures, maintaining an orderly learning environment, monitoring supplies, checking communications, and reporting technology issues.
- Assist students, faculty, and staff with approved lab resources and technologies, including mathematics course platforms, Microsoft Word and Excel, printing resources, and other learning tools and technologies.
- Respond to inquiries concerning lab hours, procedures, services, resources, and tutoring methods and refer matters outside the position's authority to the Director.
- Protect student information, maintain secure files and work areas, and comply with FERPA, University policy, and applicable grant documentation requirements.
- Perform other related duties consistent with the position and grant as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- At least two years of experience teaching or tutoring mathematics at the postsecondary level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience working in higher education or an academic learning-resource center.
- Experience supporting international students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, or other students with distinct learning needs.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to tutor students in College Algebra and its prerequisite and co-requisite courses; Calculus I, II, and III and their prerequisite and co-requisite courses; Elementary Statistics; and Linear Algebra.
- Strong command of relevant mathematics content and the ability to explain concepts clearly using multiple instructional methods.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, written, customer-service, coaching, and active-listening skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, solve routine problems, and seek guidance when appropriate.
- Ability to support students with diverse cultural, educational, linguistic, and learning backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
- Ability to establish an appropriate, inclusive, and academically focused learning environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, virtual tutoring tools, mathematics software, and electronic recordkeeping.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy, confidentiality, deadlines, and documentation standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in a learning-resource lab, classroom, office, and virtual environment with frequent interaction with students, faculty, and staff. The position requires regular computer use, tutoring conversations, recordkeeping, and use of instructional technology. Work schedules may include selected evening hours based on lab operations and student needs.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, communicate, use a keyboard and instructional equipment, and climb stairs as needed.
- Ability to lift or carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
TIMEKEEPING AND OVERTIME
As a non-exempt employee, the incumbent must accurately record all hours worked. Overtime work must be authorized in advance and will be compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and University policy. The employee may not perform work off the clock.
BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility for University benefits is determined by the employee's appointment percentage, employment category, applicable plan requirements, and University and Southern University System policies.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all University-required pre-employment screenings and continued compliance with applicable Title III grant, training, documentation, reporting, technology, confidentiality, and University requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should submit all required application materials through the Southern University at New Orleans employment application process. Applications must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the required qualifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION
Southern University at New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in employment and University-administered programs and activities.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT
SUNO provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable disability laws. Applicants and employees needing an accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources.
STATE AS A MODEL EMPLOYER
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.