Math Specialist-Undergraduate College

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 superior student service. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our hard-working community is based on collaboration and respect for all team members and students.

What You Will Do:

The Math Specialist / Mentor is a unique role that combines tutoring, academic coaching, case management, and close collaboration with instructors. Specialists work as part of the Developmental Education program within the Undergraduate College, and typically provide support for students taking their required General Education courses.

Tutoring and Academic Coaching:

Provide one-on-one and small-group academic support, including informal assessment, feedback, modeling, and guidance
• Design and implement tailored academic support plans that harness student strengths and foster independent learning
• Employ responsive practices and support student development of metacognitive strategies
• Build authentic relationships based on trust, awareness, emotional intelligence, and mutual accountability
• Ensure that all students feel comfortable and confident in advocating for the supports that will help them to thrive academically

Case Management and Student Tracking:

• Monitor student progress using academic performance indicators and engagement patterns to identify students most likely to benefit from early intervention
• Maintain detailed and timely case notes, tracking support provided and outcomes over time
• Make referrals and share information thoughtfully, ethically, and in adherence to all protocols and policies
• Respond to student support requests in an effective and timely manner

Instructional Partnership and Faculty Collaboration:

• Engage in regular team meetings to review curriculum, reflect on teaching practices and data, and plan impactful student supports
• Coordinate with partners and teams to connect students with resources and to share information that will better inform work in the program and at the university
• Participate in professional development and training

• Bachelor's Degree in Math, Math Education, or related field, Master's Degree or higher preferred.
• Experience tutoring or teaching students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Experience tutoring or teaching multilingual or multidialectal students preferred.
• Experience collaborating in a classroom or tutoring center preferred.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

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.

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 part-time staff are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, and Paid Time Off. Additional information regarding part-time staff benefits can be found here.

The salary range of the grade for this position is $21.88 to $30.64 per hour (typical workweek for this part-time position is 16-20 hours a week). Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Please include the following along with your application:

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Current NLU employees please also submit an Internal Posting Form