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The Academic Coordinator of the Mathematics Center serves in a pivotal leadership capacity at the convergence of academic support, student development, and institutional equity. Situated within the Center for Academic Program Support (CAPS), the Coordinator stewards both the strategic vision and operational excellence of three interconnected programs: the Mathematics Center, the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program, and the Mathematics Learning Coach (MLC) Program. As a scholar-practitioner, the Coordinator applies evidence-based frameworks drawn from developmental education, learning theory, and academic advising to design, sustain, and continuously refine a multi-tiered support ecosystem - one that is both responsive to and reflective of the diverse academic needs of a dynamic student population.

Oversees daily operations of the Math Center, ensuring accessible drop-in tutoring and structured academic intake assessments-including diagnostic evaluation, individualized consultation, and learning plan development-for students across all math levels, from developmental through advanced STEM coursework. Administers LASSI and SLSI inventories and facilitates workshops on math anxiety, study strategies, and test preparation to support personalized academic planning; conduct in-person and virtual classroom visits to promote Math Center services and advise students using Banner, Degree Works, and EAB Navigate. Maintains self-paced enrichment resources, including the Canvas-based Math Mini Prep module and Online Math Mini Prep Program, and plans, implements, and staff Quick Math Prep Sessions aligned with the Mathematics Placement Test (MPT)-training facilitators and developing supporting handouts and materials.

Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and evaluates peers for on-campus and virtual delivery, sustaining CRLA tutor certification standards in collaboration with CAPS leadership. Coordinates the Math Learning Coach (MLC) Program in full-hiring, training, and supervising MLC tutors; developing student competencies in study strategies, critical thinking, and math anxiety reduction; and maintaining student-coach matching protocols with ongoing engagement monitoring and intervention consultation. Serves as primary coordinator of the Supplemental Instruction (SI) Program, overseeing recruitment, implementation, and evaluation; correspond with deans and associate deans regarding guidelines and request forms; and supervise an Assistant SI Coordinator for weekly Leader support and documentation.

Hires, trains, and debriefs SI Leaders, monitoring session quality and student engagement, developing and revising instructional materials, and partnering with OIESA to maintain an electronic SI tracking and reporting system; expand SI offerings within developmental coursework alongside the Perkins Coordinator and departmental liaisons. Collaborates with faculty, chairs, deans, and coordinators to design supplemental instruction and mentoring models that advance STEM student success, and offer workshops and consultations for TRIO, El Centro, OSDDS, and Gateway to College. Monitors the Math Center's annual operating budget, conducting monthly expenditure reviews and recommending timely adjustments to the Director as needed.

Contributes to the annual CAPS AES Report and CAPS Self-Study through data analysis and programmatic recommendations, maintaining accurate records of student interactions, metrics, and service utilization to inform that analysis. Partners with departments including Gateway to College, Marketing, Enrollment Services, and Academic Affairs to strengthen institutional awareness of CAPS programs and cross-departmental referral pathways. Collaborates with CAPS leadership on fall and spring Training & Orientation and serve on search committees, college-wide committees, and institutional initiatives, including the STEM Division, Title III Grant Initiatives, the Integrative Learning Committee, and Professional Development, Assessment, and Accepted Students Days, along with other duties as mutually agreed upon.

Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Mathematics, STEM, Education, Sociology, or closely related field; Five (5) years of experience and/or training that includes academic advisement, academic placement, counseling, career development, math/electronics teaching, or program/project management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Effectiveness in collaboration across a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Equivalency Statement: We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references. Preferred Qualifications: Proven record of initiating and sustaining academic support initiatives in mathematics, science, and engineering for diverse student populations; Proficiency in relevant educational and computational technologies; Bilingual (English/Spanish). Full-Time, MCCC-Unit Position: MCCC Title: Academic Coordinator.

Salary Range: $78,818.00 - $93,704.00 (Grade 6), actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement, plus a comprehensive State benefits package. Hours: 37.5 hrs./week. Funding Source: State

Additional Details: Please Note: a skills assessment or presentation may be required as part of the interview process. Disability Accommodations: Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information). All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.