Academic Support Specialist

Academic Support Specialist: Math

This position works in-person in Rochester, MN. This role is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship.

Duties and Responsibilities
Direct Student Support (90%)

• Conduct scheduled one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions for students enrolled in a variety of undergraduate mathematics courses, including, but not limited to: College Algebra, Pre-Calculus I & II, Calculus I & II, and Introductory Statistics.
• Review challenging course material and concepts, utilizing active learning techniques rather than simply providing answers.
• Help students develop effective study habits and problem-solving strategies tailored to quantitative courses.
• Maintain a supportive, encouraging, and confidential learning environment for all students.
• Clearly articulate mathematical concepts and demonstrate proper application of formulas and theories.

Administrative and Professional Duties (10%)

• Accurately track and report tutoring hours, student attendance, and course coverage according to best practices and UMR procedures.
• Attend mandatory initial training and periodic professional development meetings and training, including opportunities to acquire knowledge of the unique institutional practices at UMR.
• Integrate the unique instructional practices at UMR, both in and out of the classroom, in order to better support both students and faculty
• Maintain open communication with UMR colleagues regarding student needs, resource gaps, and scheduling availability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree program (or equivalent professional experience).
• Demonstrated content mastery in college-level mathematics.
• Ability to schedule a consistent availability for up to 14 hours per week during the academic term based on student needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics.
• Previous experience as a peer tutor, teaching assistant, or supplemental instruction (SI) leader in a university or college setting.
• Familiarity with undergraduate curriculum structures and student support and development philosophies.
• Exceptional communication skills necessary to explain complex concepts clearly and patiently and understand/address student carriers
• Proven reliability, punctuality, and professionalism.
• Ability to schedule availability based on student needs.

Academic Affairs & Innovation
The Academic Support Specialist for Mathematics provides essential academic support to undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota Rochester. The tutor's primary role is to reinforce course concepts, guide students through complex problem-solving strategies, and build student confidence in mathematics within an accessible, on-campus environment. This part-time role (up to 14 hours per week) is crucial to promoting student retention and success in foundational and advanced quantitative courses.

The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR), located in downtown Rochester, serves nearly 1,200 students and recently welcomed its largest class ever in fall 2025. Faculty and staff are dedicated to innovative education, student development and applying research to enhance learning every day. With a strong focus on health sciences and student-centered learning, UMR partners closely with Mayo Clinic and emphasizes research-driven teaching to meet the evolving demands of the health care industry.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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The University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR)

At the University of Minnesota Rochester, our vision is to transform higher education through innovations that empower graduates to solve the grand health challenges of the twenty-first century. UMR prepares students for a broad spectrum of career pathways including pre-med and patient care; psychology and mental health; business and leadership; health technology; public policy and global health; and research, discovery, and cures.

The campus community serves almost 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the heart of downtown Rochester and continues to grow in size and influence through creative partnerships. At UMR, relationships and research drive student success. Learn more about UMR.

The University of Minnesota is proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022-24).