Tutor, Math Lab
Job Description
Summary/objective
The Writing, Accounting, and Mathematics Learning Resource (WAMLR) Labs
provide supplemental academic support to students at Southern University at
New Orleans (SUNO). The Tutor for the Math Lab will tutor in-person and virtually
and is expected to work with students, either one-on-one or in small groups to
help them attain a deeper and more substantial command of the assigned
subject matter. The Tutor will communicate with the Director regarding individual
student progress and needs. The Tutor must have a strong command of the
subject matter and be able to communicate it effectively to students using a
variety of methods and teaching tools.
The tutor weeks 40 weeks out of the fiscal year at 20 hours per week.
*This position is funded 100% by the Title III-B, Strengthening Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) federal grant. As such, the Office Manager
assists the Director with implementing the objectives established in the Title III
Program for this federally-funded activity.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform these essential functions.
1. Offer Math tutoring to students (in-person and virtual).
2. Reports to the Director regarding student visits and challenges.
3. Works with the Director to ensure accuracy in collection of analytics.
4. Maintain current knowledge of math content offered and adapt new
methods as needed for the curriculum.
5. Assist with monitoring day-to-day activities in the lab, including
maintaining a clean lab, compiling data for reports, troubleshooting
computer issues and checking emails.
6. Assist faculty, staff and students with selecting and using the resources
and technology offered in the Math Lab, including assisting with use ofV1 2 07/2024
math course software platforms, Microsoft Word and Excel, the printing
station and calculators. Compile resources, as needed.
7. Maintain accurate and confidential records on tutoring sessions to track
student progress and to collect data for the End of Semester Reports.
8. Handle internal and external inquiries about the Math Lab's procedures,
policies, hours of operation, resources available and tutoring methods.
9. Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
10. Ensure offices and files are adequately secured on a daily basis.
11. All other duties as assigned.
Competencies
• Strong interpersonal skills, effective verbal communication, and excellent
customer service.
• Proficiency in working independently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Exercise independent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills to represent the department and respond to constituents effectively.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams,
and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively work with intellectually disabled students to explain
materials and complete assignments through coaching in individual and
group settings.
• Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds in group settings.
• Maintaining an appropriate learning environment in class and in
coaching sessions.
• Maintaining student records.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with
subordinates, coworkers, supervisors, faculty members, the general public,
etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and
receive work direction.
Required education and experience
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least two years of experience teaching or tutoring Math at the post-
secondary level.
• Experience teaching or tutoring is required.
Preferred education and experience
1. Previous experience in higher education preferred.V1 3 07/2024
2. Demonstrated experience working with international students and second
language learners and sensitivity to their distinct needs is preferred.
Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws,
Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based
on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or
military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable
state and federal laws.
This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion,
the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or
other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.
American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes
reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable
accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.