Job Details

Overview

At ANSEP, we are dedicated to transforming education and career pathways for all students, with a special focus on supporting Indigenous Alaska students. Our mission is to increase representation of Indigenous people in STEM and other high-demand fields through a model that begins in middle school and continues through graduate school and into the workforce. Working at ANSEP means joining a team committed to excellence and opportunity - where we empower students to achieve their full potential and create lasting change for Alaska and beyond.

Position: Math Recitation Leader

As a Math Recitation Leader, you'll be at the forefront of student learning and engagement. Recitation Leaders facilitate weekly recitation study sessions for ANSEP students, providing crucial academic support. Recitation leaders help ANSEP students understand course material, develop study skills, prepare for exams, and facilitate peer collaboration between students. Recitation offerings change each semester depending on student need. Math Recitation Leaders work closely with the ANSEP Math Recitation and Tutoring Program Manager, ANSEP University Success Director, and Acceleration Academy staff to ensure students are academically successful and meeting ANSEP program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly recitation study sessions and provide crucial academic support to ANSEP students.
• Help students understand course material, develop study skills, prepare for exams, and facilitate peer collaboration.
• Coordinate with ANSEP staff to ensure students are academically successful and meeting program requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Must be 17 years of age or older.
• Students must have passed any of these courses with a B or higher to lead a recitation: MATH 105, MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH A251, MATH 252, and MATH 253.
• Currently enrolled in a STEM degree program or program approved by ANSEP staff.
• Currently enrolled in 6 or more credits with the University of Alaska and in good academic standing.
• Considerable knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and related courses taught at the University of Alaska.
• Considerable knowledge and skills in STEM and leadership abilities.
• Ability to communicate well and speak in front of a group as the leader of the group.
• Previous tutoring, coaching, teaching, or mentoring experience preferred.
• Experience working with rural and/or Indigenous Alaska populations preferred.

Position Details

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a part-time student position. New hires will be placed on the UA Student Salary Schedule, based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

Contact and Additional Information

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Cate Weist, ANSEP HR Manager at ...@alaska.edu. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

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