Math/Business Tutor and Research Assistant

Summary: WPU is a private, Christian, liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon. WPU has been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution by the federal government, with 32% of undergraduates identifying as Hispanic. The institution has been awarded a 5-year Developing Hispanic Serving Institution grant by the Department of Education, through which this position will be funded. This is a benefits eligible position. This position encompasses two sets of duties: the tutoring duties will include providing individual help for students in business, accounting, and general math courses. This individual will coordinate with teaching faculty to remain up to date with current best practices and ensure that academic support is equity-minded. The research assistant duties will include developing systems for qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis to provide ongoing feedback for the grant project's initiatives. They will communicate findings with other project staff and help strategize to increase university enrollment and retention.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, statistics, mathematics, economics, social/educational research, or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience and adaptability in teaching and explaining complex concepts to varied audiences
• Two years of relevant experience with related research and analysis activities and projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Previous tutoring or teaching experience
• Experience working with Hispanic, first-generation, and other historically underserved undergraduate populations
• Experience in the use of statistical applications (i.e., SPSS), research methodologies, and survey research practices
• Familiarity with institutional research and effectiveness measures (i.e., retention, graduation rates, etc.)
• Experience with data visualization software
• Experience with Ellucian’s Colleague, Sharepoint, and SAP Business Objects

Role & Responsibilities:
Tutoring:

• Conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions with students needing assistance in business and mathematics
• Assess students’ current understanding of the subject matter and tailor sessions to address their specific needs
• Utilize a variety of teaching materials and resources to enhance the individual learning experience
• Conduct group study sessions as needed
• Visit classrooms periodically to offer support and encourage engagement with the tutoring program
• Participate in professional development in culturally responsive practices
• Apply evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes

Research Assistant:

• Assist the Activity Director in developing protocols and training materials for Project Action Research (PAR) teams
• Develop HSI-specific dashboards and data sets
• Develop systems to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate the success of Avanzamos objectives
• Synthesize inputs from action research and community engagement efforts to improve institutional effectiveness
• Provide project support to assist the project management team and the HSI Task Force in accessing, analyzing, utilizing, and applying learnings from HSI-specific data
• Develop and disseminate a survey instrument to assess students’ sense of belonging and satisfaction with advising at WPU
• Generate and interpret data for increased enrollment and retention
• Communicate findings to the project team and other stakeholders in a comprehensible manner as appropriate

General:

• Work with the project team to advance the objectives of the Avanzamos Project
• Comply with all federal regulations in accordance with the Department of Education
• Work with Avanzamos team to foster an authentic climate of belonging that validates Hispanic students, recognizing their cultural wealth and channeling it for students’ social mobility

Physical Demands – Work Environment: 
The position is located in a typical office environment.  Professional/business casual attire is required.

Warner Pacific University’s Mission:  Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving, Hispanic-serving, liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.

Warner Pacific University’s Commitment to Diversity: Warner Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Warner Pacific University is committed to hiring staff and faculty with an intentionality that demonstrates the importance of having an employee community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the students we serve. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employee Agreement:
Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.
 
Warner Pacific’s students, faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individual’s behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community, there may be cause for institutional involvement, regardless of where the situation occurs.
 
Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on University property, in its vehicles, or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Warner Pacific provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status and any other status protected by laws and regulations to which Warner Pacific is subject.  All employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, and terminations are made in a manner that does not discriminate against individuals in the categories discussed above.  Because Warner Pacific is a Christian liberal arts University, the University exercises its legal right to hire Christian employees to fulfill its mission and purpose.

In order to be considered an applicant for this position, please complete our online employment application at https://warnerpacific.catsone.com/careers/1611-General Click “Apply Now” to complete the online application, and submit the following:
Application, Cover Letter and Resume.