Decision Support Specialist

Posting Summary Working Title Working Title Math Support Specialist Role Title Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code Role Code 29111-FP FLSA FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band Pay Band 03 Position Number Position Number 28001039 Agency Agency Northern VA Community College Division Work Location Hiring Range Hiring Range $50,000 - $60,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category Full Time or Part Time Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule Monday-Saturday; Day, evening, weekend as needed. Sensitive Position Sensitive Position No Job Description General Description: This position supports student success in math through in class and out of class support of MDE (Mathematics Direct Enrollment) courses; facilitation of workshops supporting success in MDE (Mathematics Direct Enrollment) and paired MTH (Mathematics) courses. This position will be responsible for the facilitation of preparatory workshops for math success and participates as a member of the math success team. *This position is eligible for telework after completion of state one-year probationary period. * Duties and Tasks: Provide MDE students with embedded tutoring support in the classroom. Provide MDE students with tutoring support outside of the classroom. Assist students with mathematics and software used in classes. Participate in the development and facilitation of math preparedness workshops. Meet regularly with the campus math associate dean, math faculty, math support specialist lead and MDE faculty to determine support needs and adjustments. Suggest improvements to embedded support, out of class support, workshops, and other support. Provide support to students needing assistance with technology used in Math courses such as Excel, ALEKS , MyMathLab, as a complement to MDE support. Stay up to date on current math software used in MDE courses. Seek assistance from appropriate tech support when problems arise. Contact local tech support to upgrade local software as needed. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required Qualifications KSAs: Ability to work well with students of diverse backgrounds and education levels Exceptional communication skills Ability to adapt to changes as needed Knowledge of a wide range of math coursework taught in higher education Must have the ability to assist student in improving academic achievements by meeting with them as needed to clarify learning problems and work on study skills Must have some computer skills and be willing to learn unfamiliar applications Patience, ability to diffuse math anxiety and ability to explain math concepts in different ways to math students Experience with computer-based learning system. Experience working in a tutoring center in a higher education setting. Teaching and/or tutoring experience in higher education level Mathematics or in a Math Lab setting. Additional Considerations Experience working in a college setting Experience in MS Office Operation of a State Vehicle Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel N/A Posting Number Posting Number CLS_4666P Recruitment Type Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date Job Open Date 08/19/2026 Job Close Date Job Close Date 09/13/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website Agency Website Contact Name Email Phone Number Additional Information Northern Virginia Community College ( NOVA ) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers. At NOVA , we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA . To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College . comprehensive health and dental insurance program generous paid leave deferred compensation plans paid parental leave state employee discounts a solid and secure retirement program We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at . Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia. The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * I understand that only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications and only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my application and resume will be credited. Yes No * I understand that this position is not telework eligible and I will be required to attend work in-person. Yes No * I understand this position is located in Virginia and I will be required to reside in the DMV metro area. Yes No * Do you have experience with computer-based learning system ? Yes No * Do you have experience working in a tutoring center in a higher education setting ? Yes No * Do you have teaching and/or tutoring experience in higher education level Mathematics or in a Math Lab setting ? Yes No * Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa? Yes No * Are you applying for this position to satisfy an OPT training requirement for your educational program? Yes No * Do you have experience providing tutoring, instructional, or academic support in mathematics and/or MDE (Developmental Mathematics) courses? Yes No * Do you have experience working with students at different mathematics skill levels and from diverse educational backgrounds? Yes No * Do you have experience using technology or instructional platforms such as ALEKS, MyLab, Canvas, Excel, or similar systems to support mathematics instruction or tutoring? Yes No * Do you have experience developing or facilitating mathematics workshops, tutoring sessions, or other mathematics student-success activities? Yes No * Do you have experience providing embedded or in-class mathematics support in collaboration with faculty? Yes No Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Other Document Alternative Hiring Process Letter SF-50 (Documentation of involuntary separation from Federal Agency) #J-18808-Ljbffr