Math Support Specialist (2025-2026) - Alfred State College - Military veterans preferred

Alfred State College

Location: Alfred, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Tue Aug 26 2025 Job Description:

Why This Role Matters

Join us in a vital role dedicated to promoting student success at the intersection of math support and academic coaching. You'll be working with early-career students, prioritizing those in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, and Civil Engineering, and supporting learners on Conditional Probation at the Wellsville campus. Your contributions will help shape their academic confidence, resilience, and long-term success.

What You'll Do

Academic Success Coaching & Advocacy

• Support Mechanical & Electrical Engineering students with coaching that builds student autonomy, aids in goal-setting, and transforms academic behaviors into actionable strategies?mirroring best practices across higher education
• Provide focused coaching for AOS program students on Conditional Probation, helping them regain stability through proactive, personalized support.

Math Tutoring & Learning Facilitation

• Deliver individualized tutoring and structured learning sessions that align with math courses.
• Collaborate with math faculty and department staff to tailor support, respond to student needs, and enhance the impact of interventions.

Holistic Academic Support

• Meet with students one-on-one to explore effective learning strategies and refer them to campus resources- financial aid, health, counseling, and more- reflecting a holistic coaching approach
• Serve as a bridge between students and faculty, facilitating proactive academic communication and progress monitoring.

Data-Driven Impact & Coordination

• Collect, review, and report student progress and specific needs to the Assistant Director.
• Leverage data to advocate for student-centered improvements and support program effectiveness

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong math proficiency or experience providing math support.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Teaching or counseling experience in secondary or postsecondary environments, or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in education, counseling, or a related field.
• Prior experience in higher education settings.
• Background in tutoring, academic advising, or coaching.
• Demonstrated ability to support diverse student populations with empathy and adaptability.

Impact & Growth Opportunities

• Support students at pivotal early stages in engineering education, helping them overcome challenges and build essential math and learning skills.
• Work collaboratively across disciplines, ensuring coordinated support and continuous improvement informed by real data.
• Engage in a culture committed to student equity, inclusivity, and empowerment through structured coaching practices
• Develop professionally by adopting and refining evidence-based coaching methods that prioritize trust, autonomy, and sustained student growth

About Academic Success Coaching
This role embodies the essence of academic success coaching a proactive, personalized, and student-centered approach that goes beyond tutoring. Effective coaching empowers students with time-management, study strategies, and self-advocacy skills that last well beyond one class or semester. It also establishes a trusting, supportive relationship where students feel seen, heard, and equipped to act on their own academic goals

Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.

Benefits options include:

Health Insurance:

• Cost effective health insurance premiums with 73% to 88% covered by the employer.
• PPO or HMO option for personalized healthcare solutions.
• Exceptional fertility benefits available.
• Accumulated sick leave can cover a health insurance premium in retirement.

Dental and Vision:

• No cost dental and vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

Educational Support:

• Tuition benefits to invest in your continuous learning and professional development.

Paid Time Off:

• New employees are eligible for up to an impressive 22 vacation, 5 personal and 13 paid sick days per year, increasing with years of service.
• Up to 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave

Retirement Plans:

• Various retirement options, including a defined benefits (pension) plan. With the pension, retired employees receive a defined monthly income for the rest of their life.
• Additional pre- and post- tax voluntary retirement savings options are available.

Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package are designed to exceed your expectations, affirming our dedication to your overall well-being and professional growth.

Non-Discrimination Notice

Alfred State College hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the general public that it offers employment and educational opportunities, including career and technical educational opportunities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the college community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Alfred State policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the compliance officers/coordinators listed below. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and other laws, regulations, and policies prohibiting discrimination may be directed to:

Angela Koskoff
Chief Diversity Officer
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
cdo@alfredstate.edu
Phone 607-587-4025

If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive or request a copy by calling the University Police at 607-587-3999. This report is available on the college's website at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report

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