Part-Time Learning Support Specialist (Mathematics/CSIS)

Overview

Who We Are:

National Louis is a 135+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, excellence, and equity from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student-focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more "student ready" so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family.

What We Offer:

At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

What You Will Do:

The Learning Support Specialist (Mathematics / Computer Science & Information Systems) plays a critical role in supporting NLU students by encouraging students to take an active role in their education and empowering them to become independent, lifelong learners. The primary responsibility is to tutor students in the fundamental skills of math, statistics, accounting, computer science & information systems, and other academic skills on the Chicago campus and online, ideally with some flexibility to work one day a week at the Wheeling campus. Tutoring occurs through one-on-one appointments and in small workshops utilizing various modes, including in-person, by phone, as well as via email and video conferencing software. The Learning Support Specialist (Math/CSIS) will help monitor and communicate the progress of students, particularly those who are identified as below-level in their math and computer science skills, reach out to at-risk students, and accurately track student tutoring usage. Responsibilities also include scheduled hours in Study Tables as needed and promoting Study Tables and Learning Support/CSIS offerings with faculty and other stakeholders. Additionally, the Learning Support Specialist (Math/CSIS) will support faculty and students in math-intensive and computer science courses, including scheduled hours for in-class CSIS support. This is a part-time (up to 29 hours/week), one-year, renewable (grant-funded) position through September 30 of 2024.

This is an on-campus position with blended (virtual) responsibilities. Must be available to work on campus at Chicago and/or Wheeling five days a week for the first six months.

Essential Responsibilities

• Tutor for general education math and computer science courses at the college level, including algebra, statistics, and math content for teachers as well as math support for major and graduate courses with substantial math components. Assist students in developing general academic skills and provide appropriate resources and learning materials for students. Monitor and maintain records on student progress and usage of tutoring services, including follow-up and periodic assessment.
• Collaborate with faculty to support at-risk students. Conduct class visits at the beginning of each term, respond to faculty alerts, and provide embedded support in online and blended courses.
• Create and present math and CSIS-related skills workshops/webinars to support students in their math intensive and CSIS classes to help improve their academic skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and math coursework at the undergraduate or higher level.
• 1-3 years of prior teaching or tutoring experience in math and computer science in diverse modalities (hybrid/blended, online). Knowledge of math and computer science instructional/tutoring practices, particularly in the areas of college math, algebra, statistics, math content for teachers, accounting and programming languages.
• Effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain genuine, positive, and consistent communication.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, etc. and willingness to learn the department's curriculum.
• Experience working with students of diverse background and abilities, especially multilingual, ELL, and multidialectal students.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.