Developmental Mathematics Lab Manager job

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Easterns Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

Diversity Statement

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Conditions of Employment

Position works a cyclic schedule involving 10 months of work time each year as described below in the Work Schedule section.

Work schedule to be determined by supervisor, with advance notice provided for schedule changes whenever needed.

Start Date
Position is available now, and the hired candidate could start anytime during spring quarter. The latest start date that we would consider is 09/14/2020.

Physical Demands

Essential Functions Analysis (EFA) describes the physical and mental demands associated with our positions. You may access this document at the link provided below:
EFA for Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 4 Developmental Mathematics Lab Manager

Pre-Placement Physical No Hearing Test No Medical Monitoring Post Hire No Protective Equipment

None anticipated

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Science or Education; preference may be given to candidates with a Masters degree;

Background in and understanding of core mathematical concepts;

Experience with tutoring or teaching students in developmental and/or core mathematical concepts;

Familiarity with computers and developmental mathematics software, preferrably with ALEKS;

Ability to learn new computer programs (including, but not limited to, Banner, EagleNet, etc.);

Ability to relate complex mathematics to students in a developmental environment;

Strong interpersonal and verbal skills;

Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel-Publisher unnecessary);

Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a positive work environment to include experience working with faculty, staff and student tutors;

Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is sensitive to the diverse needs, including universal accessibility, of our students, faculty, staff administrators and the public.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in a relevant area;

Familiarity with ALEKS software;

Familiarity with Banner and EagleNet;

Familiarity and understanding of mathematics education research and best practices for mathematics education;

Experience as the instructor of record for courses in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Science or Education

Other Skills and Abilities

See Job Summary for desired skills and abilities

Work Schedule Type Regular Work Schedule

Work schedule to be determined by supervisor, with advance notice provided for schedule changes whenever needed.

Position works a cyclic schedule of 10 months each year; anticipated schedule:

Full time regular schedule, M-F 7:30am-4:30pm, mid-September through mid-June (equals 9 months full time);

Part time schedule during summer months, mid-June through mid-September (total of 1 month of time spread across the summer months as needed);

Cyclic time off during the summer months will be planned in advance;

Note: cyclic time off during the summer months is unpaid time; however, benefits continue uninterrupted during summer months.

Additional Schedule Notes:

Candidate should expect planned schedule changes during mid-September through mid-June:

Schedule changes will occur during the first two weeks of each quarter, and/or other times as needed, to fulfill position responsibilities at peak times;

Schedule changes could include the requirement to work an alternate schedule during some weeks; for example, to work longer shifts on some days, with shorter shifts on other days, all within the work week.

Posting Date 01/22/2020 Open Until Further Notice No Closing Date Screening to Begin 02/17/2020 Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application materials through our online applicant portal located at http://jobs.hr.ewu.edu. Position is listed under Classified Staff jobs. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381. All materials will be held in strictest confidence.

Application materials must include:

Cover letter, which addresses each of the qualifications of the position, required and preferred if applicable. The preferred format is to provide a bulleted list or table within the body of the cover letter.

Resume to include work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position.

List of professional references including names, title, organization/university name, phone numbers, email addresses, and their connection to you.

Attach a link labeled Evidence evidence of teaching and teaching success;

Attach a statement of teaching philosophy;

Diversity Response: Additionally, as an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to respond to this prompt as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Application Types Accepted Application Job Duties % of Time 50 Responsibility / Duty

MTHD 103 Lab Manager

Teach mathematical concepts to students enrolled in MTHD 103 using one on one explanations and activities;

Assist students in developing and tracking their personal learning goals and strategies;

Establish and maintain a secure student-testing environment in the MTHD Lab;

Secure laptops and equipment in the MTHD Lab;

Trouble shoot and solve problems related to equipment in the MTHD Lab;

Hire, train, mentor and supervise MTHD 103 facilitators in the MTHD Lab;

Manage MTHD 103 facilitators work schedules and approve timesheets.

Essential Function Indicator Yes Job Duties % of Time 25 Responsibility / Duty

Support Coordinator for MTHD 101, 104 and 106

Troubleshoot and solve problems related to equipment in the MTHD Open Lab;

Hire, train, mentor, and supervise student tutors for the MTHD Open Lab;

Manage MTHD Open Lab tutors work schedules and approve timesheets;

Schedule and supervise MTHD Open Lab drop-in times;

Work collaboratively with Developmental Mathematics faculty in curriculum development and setting course goals and objectives;

Generate and analyze statistical reports related to student achievement in the MTHD courses and successive mathematics courses;

Communicate student progress and proficiency to students, faculty, advisors, and department and university administration;

Take initiative to improve student learning in the lab setting.

Essential Function Indicator Yes Job Duties % of Time 25 Responsibility / Duty

Coordinator of Math Placement Assessment

Create and maintain the Math Placement Assessment website;

Schedule and proctor placement testing in the MTHD Lab;

Register students for placement test sessions;

Maintain student records with regard to placement testing;

Work collaboratively with the placement test publisher and IT staff to ensure accurate and efficient reporting of placement test scores;

Respond to inquiries about placement testing and math placement at EWU;

Collect data on, and analyze, placement score efficacy, overall placement rates and ALEKS subscription usage;

Analyze and approve placement of students into appropriate math classes using alternative methods.

Essential Function Indicator Yes