Assistant to Department Chair Math & Stats and Physics

Assistant to the Department Chair for Math & Stats and Physics

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Assistant to the Department Chair for Math & Stats and Physics

Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non‑exempt)

Department: Mathematics & Statistics

EEO number: 26P144

Position FTE: 100%

Minimum Annual Rate: $46,000

Salary Band: S04

To assist the Department Chair of Math & Stats and Physics by assuming various administrative responsibilities for the well‑being of the department.

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, math education, or other related fields; and three years’ experience in higher education academic advising within a college for mathematics, statistics or science.

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical and communication skills; proficiency in using standard office software (e.g., Word, spreadsheet, emails, web browser).

Master's degree in mathematics, statistics, math education, or related fields; administrative experience at the university level; experience with Wings/Banner and other advising tools (e.g., U‑Achieve, Cognos);
Ability to effectively communicate with students.

• (30%) Class scheduling, planning, and registrations for Math & Stats and Physics Department:
  Manage class scheduling each term, develop two‑year planning schedules for upper‑level undergraduate and graduate courses, oversee class prerequisite checks, oversee override requests, serve as the liaison between the department and registrar's office for class scheduling and registration issues, process course modification and inventory forms, and process Curriculog entries, verify undergraduate and graduate catalog updates.
• (30%) Assist the chair in implementing the multiple measures placement policies, approving pre‑requisite override requests, and conducting pre‑requisite checks as needed; represent the department at the college and university advising meetings, maintain student records, assist the chair on adjunct performance evaluations, meet periodically with advisors, run advising reports, maintain online news and announcements page for math and stat majors.
• (30%) Non‑essential:
  Contact person for department academic policies and issues:
  Serve as point of contact for math/stat‑related questions for other units on campus, talk to students about their concerns with their math/stat course and/or instructor, coordinate course transfer evaluations and credit‑by‑exams, assist faculty on academic policies and issues.
• (10%) Other:
  Assist the chair and the faculty on special projects or tasks as needed, including orientation/outreach events.

May be required to work special events in evenings and/or on weekends. The position is contingent on background checks as per university policy, and tobacco use is prohibited in all university facilities.

First consideration date: 01/30/2026. Open until filled:
Yes.

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