Graduate Assistant: Math & Statistics

Title: Graduate Assistant: Math & Statistics

Employee Classification: GS

Pay
Grade: GS 00

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision:
Mathematics
and Statistics

Department: College of Arts and Sciences

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Provide support to the Department of Mathematics & Statistics.

Principal
Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for tutoring in the Math Tutoring Lab, assisting students in developing effective
  learning strategies, teaching introductory undergraduate mathematics courses, and other activities supporting student learning and student
  retention in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree.

GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Admission to the M.S. Mathematics Program or the M.S. Applied Statistics Program.

Maintenance
of a 67% course completion.

Enrollment in at least 6 graduate credits in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics during the fall
and winter semesters.

Ability to work 10 hours per week (50% graduate assistantship) or 20 hours per week (100% graduate
assistantship) is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong content knowledge in undergraduate mathematics
(e.g., algebra, trigonometry, and/or introductory statistics).

Ability to build rapport with students and create a supportive,
inclusive learning environment.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to a positive tutoring center
culture.

Experience tutoring, teaching, or supporting students in an academic setting.

Awareness of challenges such as math
anxiety and willingness to support students’ confidence and persistence.

Special Instructions:

Review of
applications will begin on May 1, 2026 and we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled.

In addition to
providing a resume, applicants should have two letters of recommendations from professors sent to Dr. Andrew Wilfong: awilfon2@emich.edu

Appointment Percentage:

50% or 100%

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