Specialist Mathematics Placement
Specialist Mathematics Placement
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Specialist Mathematics PlacementJob Description:
POSITION TITLE: SPECIALIST MATH PLACEMENT SFMATHSPEC01STATUS: Full Time
DEPARTMENT: Mathematics
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Nonexempt
UNION: TOSSCAFT Local 604
REPORTS TO: Chair of the Department of Mathematics
PLACEMENT: 107
HIRING PAY RANGE: $22.04 $23.36 hour
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity gender language age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Math Placement Specialist will assess student prerequisites to enroll in college math classes.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist current and prospective students with selecting an appropriate math course.
2. Mitigate placement issues and ensure all departmental requirements are fulfilled before students register
3. Develop and maintain a relationship with other departments in regard to prerequisite math coursework requirements.
4. Work with the English Placement Specialist on special projects or collaborative opportunities.
5. Evaluate transcripts and placement test results to determine placement.
6. Develop and maintain relationship with senior colleges and universities regarding transferability of JJC math coursework.
7. Develop and adjust documentation and processes related to placing and enrolling students including credit for prior learning and coursespecific placement exams administered by faculty.
8. Collect and analyze data and produce various databases and reports on student placement dual credit and related for faculty and administration.
9. Serve as department liaison to academic and nonacademic departments to answer relevant math placement questions.
10. Serve as math department representative to College Readiness Committee and serve on and placementrelated subcommittees.
11. Process Math Authorization Requests (Credit in Escrow).
12. Assist with the coordination of math proficiency exams.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelors degree with indepth knowledge of mathematics curriculum and sequencing associate degree requirements and transcript/course evaluation.
2. Excellent customer service skills.
3. Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability and willingness to work cooperatively with a diverse population.
4. Attentiveness to detail excellent organizational skills initiative and multitasking.
5. Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism discretion and impartiality.
6. Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel Word and Access.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Major in Mathematics .
2. Teaching or tutoring experience at the college level.
3. Knowledge of IAI (Illinois Articulation Initiative)
4. Familiarity with Datatel/Colleague/Saas system.
5. Familiarity with iCampus.
6. Familiarity with ALEKS ACCUPLACER MyLab and other delivery tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal office physical demands.
2. Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual office environment.
Full Time/Part Time:
Full timeUnion (If Applicable):
TOSSCScheduled Hours:
40Benefits
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
