1st Year Math Experience Coordinator

1st Year Math Experience Coordinator

Salary: $37,330.00 – $48,529.00 Annually
Location: Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202600274
Closing Date:
Home Org: Mathematics
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Coordinator of First Year Math Experience reports directly to the Chair of the Mathematics Department and is responsible for advancing student success in gateway mathematics courses through coordinated academic support services, data informed decision-making, and cross campus collaboration. This position oversees the math shop and related support initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals for student learning outcomes, retention, and completion. The coordinator collects and analyzes data to assess program effectiveness, supports continuous improvement efforts, and collaborates with faculty and student support units to enhance the first-year mathematics experience. This role contributes to institutional effectiveness by promoting evidence-based practices and equitable student achievement in mathematics.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate academic support services by overseeing the math shop operations, including tutor supervision, scheduling, and delivery of academic support aligned with student learning outcomes.
• Collect, analyze, and report program and student performance data to evaluate effectiveness and support continuous improvement and institutional efforts.
• Develop and implement targeted interventions to improve student engagement, retention and success in first and second year mathematics.
• Partner with faculty, advisors, and campus support services to align academic support with curriculum and enhance the first-year student experience.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate tutors to ensure high-quality support services and program operations.
• Ensure FERPA compliance and accurate records management while promoting services and contributing to ongoing assessment and improvement.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, education, higher education administration, or a related field.
  • One or more years of relevant experience in higher education, student support services, academic advising, tutoring or program coordination.
  
  

Desired Qualifications:

• • Master’s degree in mathematics, Education, Higher Education, or a related field.
  • Experience teaching or supporting college -level mathematics.
  • Knowledge of developmental education reform and co-requisite models.
  • Experience designing or assessing academic support programs.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard administrative systems to support program operations.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills across students, faculty, staff and the public.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills and professionalism in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment.
  • Ability to adapt, remain flexible, and maintain a strong work ethic and positive attitude under demanding conditions.
  
  

Physical Requirements: Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.
Job Conditions: Indoor, classroom setting.
Who We Are:
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lamar/jobs/5392832/1st-year-math-experience-coordinator

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