ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED POSITION INFORMATION
(to be completed by HR)
Effective: July 1, 2015
Title
Director, University Math Center
Essential Function: Light Work
Range
JCC
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67695
Description: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently,
and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Light work requires walking or standing
to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the
university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Director, University Math Center is responsible for the administration and oversight of
Center operations, financial and human resource management, and center activities. The
Director is accountable for meeting performance measures and making necessary adjustments
to meet strategic and operational objectives. The Director manages all aspects of the Math
Center to ensure effective math support to undergraduate students. This position provides
mathematics curriculum and placement recommendations to the Provost’s Office, Core
Curriculum Board, departments and colleges, NSHE, and the local school district and
community as it relates to the types of support provided by the University Math Center.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
75% - Center Oversight
 Manage operations of Center, which provides mathematics support to undergraduate
and graduate students in connection with their coursework, research, service-learning,
internships, and other co-curricular activities
 Oversee recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance of Math Center
undergraduate tutors and graduate TAs.
 Serve as a tutor during peak demand periods when regular staff are fully scheduled
 Supervise and evaluate effectiveness of professional and State classified staff and
student employees
 Oversee budget and make budget decisions regarding operating expenses
 Oversee administration of mathematics placement testing provided within the Math
Center
 Coordinate the maintenance of Math Center computational equipment, specialized
software procurement, and related technology resources
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15% - Program Assessment and Reporting
 Work with ASUN regarding aligning services of the Math Center with their expectations
 Oversee assessment of the University Math Center to determine that its mission and
goals are being achieved
 Assess effectiveness of Math Center strategies, training, mentoring, workshops, etc.
 Provide an annual report to the Student Fee Governing Board that explains usage,
assessments, and goals. Provide special reports on Math Center performance to the
Vice Provost as requested.
10% - Undergraduate Mathematics Coordination and Outreach
 Work with ASUN regarding aligning services of the Math Center with the expectations
and needs of undergraduate students
 Maintain knowledge of national research and best practices in mathematics education
and effectiveness of support services
 Work with academic faculty to align math center resources and training with course
content
 Upon request or as needed, alert academic faculty to student mathematics performance
problems
 Core Board participation as requested by the Provost’s Office
 Provide advice and assistance with issues surrounding assessment of General
Education mathematics
 Participate in NSHE, Complete College America, and other general education
mathematics workshops and initiatives
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core
responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made
at the highest level.
The Director oversees the personnel, finances, assessment and research, and university and
community outreach of the University Math Center. The Director must effectively recruit, hire,
train, and mentor all Math Center staff. The Director must make budgetary decisions including
funds allocated for wages and other expenses for the Math Center; a report to the Student Fee
Governing Board is presented each year for the student fee portion of the Math Center budget.
The Director identifies assessment and research opportunities within the Math Center and in
collaboration with other University programs as well as community organizations. The Director
provides outreach within the university regarding the Math Center Incumbent must work
independently, creatively, and efficiently with little direct supervision and with considerable
latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically
takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of
progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
Actions that require additional financial support, beyond what has been budgeted for that fiscal
period, advocating for additional space allocations as the Math Center grows, and certain
assessment or research may require the supervisor’s support and/or consultation.
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5. Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The
selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success.
Competency
Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents
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Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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6. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent
with the Job Evaluation Model. If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be
defined for each range.
Education
Experience
Master’s Degree
Two years of related work experience
Doctorate Degree
One year of related work experience
Relevant Experience: teaching undergraduate math; or a professional role
within an academic Math Center
Certification and Licensure:
Schedule or Travel Requirements:
 Local, national and international travel
 Variable work schedule
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Optional Addendum: Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successful
performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Composition and rhetoric expertise, including current theories and pedagogical
influences
 Writing in the Disciplines and Writing Across the Curriculum
 University undergraduate and graduate curriculum; University courses that include math
components
 University Strategic Plan and University mission
 Tutoring best practices
 Student fee structures
 Program budgeting and assessment
Skills:
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Coordination of multiple complex activities
Excellent verbal and written communication
Detail oriented
Proficiency in current software applications including but not limited to Microsoft
Ability to:
 Interact and work effectively with faculty, both one-on-one and in groups
 Communicate easily and well with a variety of audiences
 Understand the objectives and processes used by faculty in academic programs as they
relate to writing support
 Research and compile data for reports
 Work in sensitive, confidential, and interpersonal situations
 Understand and interpret formalized policies, goals, guidelines, rules, and regulations
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