MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
CLASS TITLE:
MATH LEARNING CENTER SPECIALIST
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Math Learning Center (MLC) Director, coordinate, organize and
participate in a wide variety of specialized program and office duties; serve as primary contact with
MLC employees and provide work direction and guidance; provide information to the college and
public concerning MLC services; maintain responsibility for the operations of the MLC in the
absence of the Director; provide specialized secretarial support to operate the MLC. The MLC is
designed to help students in any MiraCosta College mathematics class whether on-ground, online
or hybrid.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1.
Develop and coordinate a system of matching mathematics faculty with MLC employees to
provide academic support based upon student needs; process mathematics faculty
recommendations; identify and monitor specified faculty requests. (E)
2.
Develop, assess, evaluate, and analyze MLC activities that maintain and increase districtwide retention goals. (E)
3.
Assist in the preparation and delivery of presentations to faculty, administration and the
community; develop and present student mathematics workshops; assist in creating and
maintaining a departmental series of workshops.
4.
Train and provide work direction/guidance to MLC employees and student peer tutors;
develop ongoing in-service training to continuing employees. (E)
5.
Assist in the development of materials and maintain MLC webpages and social media. (E)
6.
Assist students in individual and group settings in all mathematics courses offered at
MiraCosta College, including but not limited to pre-algebra, algebra, statistics, math for
elementary school teachers, trigonometry, calculus, discrete mathematics, differential
equations, and linear algebra. (E)
7.
Work with mathematics faculty to provide instructional support for their students. (E)
8.
Assist Director in monitoring delivery of academic support services at all district sites.
Analyze, interpret, and apply district and departmental policies and procedures related to
the MLC. Assist and support the development and maintenance of the MLC. Compose
and prepare a variety of correspondence relating to the MLC and for a variety of
audiences. Maintain employee records; organize and process student and faculty
evaluations. Monitor MLC budget; process purchasing needs and requests. Assist in
collection of staff and student time sheets and submit to payroll. (E)
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9.
Administer or oversee administration of tests at a variety of locations; oversee students
during test administration; transport test materials and assure that facilities are appropriate
and adequate; ensure test materials are ordered, received and returned to faculty or the
proper agencies in compliance with security procedures. (E)
10.
Create staffing schedule for MLC employees; analyze records and applications of
employees; determine staffing requirements; assist in the hiring process of MLC
employees. (E)
11.
Compile and review data for research projects and reports related to district retention
efforts, service usage, student progress, and budget trends; prepare and maintain records
and reports; provide statistical information. (E)
12.
Collect and compile data to assist the Math Learning Center Coordinator or Director in
evaluating staffing levels and performance of staff.
13.
Assist in resolving intra-staff conflict; monitor and meet program goals and expectations
related to faculty, staff, and students; ensure student confidentiality.
14.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
15.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Recordkeeping techniques.
Mathematical and Statistical computations.
Graphing Calculators and Mathematical Instructional Software.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Principles of supervision.
ABILITY TO:
Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in
a variety of procedural situations.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices.
Develop and deliver oral presentations.
Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer and appropriate software.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Plan and organize work.
Train and provide work direction to student workers.
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Work confidentially with discretion.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work as a member of a team.
Work independently with little direction.
Demonstrate the ability to tutor mathematical concepts at all levels of the community college
mathematics curriculum.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
ethnic and disability issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent to a High School Diploma. Additional college-level mathematics coursework in
Calculus II, Calculus III, and either Linear Algebra or Differential Equations (or knowledge of the
aforementioned course material acquired through employment). One year of closely related
work experience. Preference may be given to those applicants who hold a tutor training
certificate through an organization such as the College Reading and Learning Association
(CRLA).
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver license.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will provide work direction to Instructional Aides and student workers.
CONTACTS:
Students, faculty, staff, various departments, external education institutions, and the public
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Primarily sedentary with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light
lifting and carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or less; ability to work at computer, including
repetitive use of computer keyboard, mouse or other control devices; ability to travel to a variety
of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and
communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups
of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, on-going basis; ability to concentrate on
detailed tasks for extended periods of time and/or intermittently while attending to other
responsibilities; ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently while
meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily works in an office and instructional lab environment. Subject to frequent interruptions
by individuals in person or by telephone; intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a
disagreeable fashion. May work at any district location or authorized facility during day, evening
and/or weekend hours. Occasional local travel may be requested.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function
10/7/14