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Program Coordinator, Mathematics and Statistics Learning Support
4 weeks ago
Full-time/Part-time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)
Campus: Waterloo
Reports to: Manager, Co-Curricular Learning Support
Employee Group: WLUSA
Application Deadline: August 22, 2024
Requisition ID: 8494
Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose. Through its exceptional employees, students, researchers, leaders, and educators, Laurier has built a reputation as a world-class institution known for its rich student experience, academic excellence, and global impact. With a commitment to Indigenization and equity, diversity, and inclusion, Laurier’s thriving community has a place for everyone.
The Program Coordinator position is based at the Waterloo campus. The incumbent will work with the Manager, Co-Curricular Learning Support to design, implement and maintain academic support programs for students preparing for and/or completing mathematics, statistics, and other quantitative-based courses. The Program Coordinator will create assessment tools to identify specific areas of concern for students, develop programming, conduct workshops, and coordinate a tutoring/mentoring program for students requiring a review of prerequisite material.
AccountabilitiesMathematics and Statistics Learning Support- Provides mathematics and statistics content support to students individually and in small groups, at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
- Supports students in developing professional work habits; pedagogical objectives include improving problem-solving skills, time management, and effective learning strategies.
- Schedules and oversees peer-led support sessions, facilitated by student employees.
- Designs and conducts workshops to strengthen student knowledge of key foundational math skills.
- Coordinates a peer mentoring program for 100-level mathematics courses.
- Conducts pre-exam reviews of course materials in consultation with course instructors as required.
- Identifies courses that would benefit from additional learning supports.
- Researches and recommends contextualized learning support programs or resources that could improve student success.
- Collaborates with colleagues and faculty to design and implement approved curricular learning support programs.
- Assists with the development and implementation of a peer tutor connection program.
- Ensures consistency in program delivery of learning support services.
- Maintains accurate attendance records for all programming and provides participation reports to the manager.
- Makes hiring recommendations to the manager; aids in the training, scheduling, and evaluation of student employees.
- Maintains a broad knowledge of initiatives for enhancing student success.
- Evaluates texts, software, and other resources for student use.
- Develops outreach opportunities to promote co-curricular learning support programs.
- Liaises with other university units to remain current on academic policies and resources.
- Contributes to special projects related to the development of the co-curricular learning support unit.
- A Master’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics (with a concentration in statistics) and a Bachelor of Education degree, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics (with a concentration in statistics) and a Master’s of Education.
- A minimum of 4 years of work-related experience, including practical experience in post-secondary education.
- Knowledge of the secondary level mathematics and science curriculum, as well as associated introductory level university courses.
- Pedagogical skill in optimizing the operation of formal mathematics support programs.
- Understanding of research and trends related to transition, retention, and student success.
- Experience developing interactive learning materials and curricular workshops.
- Experience delivering presentations and facilitating workshops to various group sizes.
- Experience assisting students in applying strategies to course content.
- Experience coordinating logistics involving multiple inputs and resources.
- Experience hiring, training, and supervising student employees.
- Experience using statistical software (R, SPSS, Stata) and mathematics preparation software.
- Experience with course management systems (D2L recommended).
- Demonstrated research skills to gather complex information.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
- Sensitivity to issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in a post-secondary environment.
- Demonstrated team skills with an ability to work independently.
- Mental health training is an asset.
This is a full-time, continuing position. Normal hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and/or weekend work required.
CompensationLevel: E
Rate of Pay: $41.09 to $43.44 per hour with an annual step progression up to $46.96 per hour.
Wilfrid Laurier University endeavors to fill positions with qualified candidates while demonstrating Laurier's Employee Success Factors.
Equity, diversity, and creating a culture of inclusion are part of Laurier’s core values. Laurier welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any minority sexual and gender identities.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit www.wlu.ca/careers for additional information and the online application system.
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Waterloo, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full timeProgram Coordinator, Mathematics and Statistics Learning SupportFull-time/Part-time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)Campus: WaterlooReports to: Manager, Co-Curricular Learning SupportEmployee Group: WLUSAApplication Deadline: August 22, 2024Requisition ID: 8494Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose....
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Waterloo, Canada Wilfrid Laurier University Full timeProgram Coordinator, Mathematics and Statistics Learning SupportFull-time/Part-time: Full Time (>=1249 hrs/year)Campus: WaterlooReports to: Manager, Co-Curricular Learning SupportEmployee Group: WLUSAApplication Deadline: August 22, 2024Requisition ID: 8494Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading multi-campus university that excels at educating with purpose....
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