2026-2027 OAE Academic Mentor Program

UCLA•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Academic Excellence (OAE) provides strategic programming and services that promote degree attainment and holistic student-athlete development. OAE supports the unique needs of each student-athlete by providing services in the areas of academic support, academic advising, student-athlete development, and student services. Our student-centered approach empowers student-athletes to maximize their educational experience while developing as independent, self-reliant and successful young adults. The OAE Academic Mentor Position provides exposure to academic support services, academic counseling, NCAA continuing academic eligibility rules, and athletics administration. In collaboration with the Associate Directors of Student-Athlete Success, Learning Specialists, College Academic Counselors, and Eligibility Team, this position provides one-on-one mentoring to student-athletes participating in academic support services. Our services are targeted towards supporting student-athletes in analytical reading and writing, courseload management and organization, time management, studying and exam preparation, program planning and course selection, utilizing campus resources, and goal setting. By providing an integrated and immersive experience, Academic Mentors will receive professional development training and valuable feedback on their growth and demonstration of essential professional skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills to articulate and report academic expectations and progress; and the use of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation in written communication
Must be self-directed and able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks subject to frequent interruptions effectively
Ability to work collaboratively in situations that may be time-sensitive or otherwise highly pressured, with a variety of individuals including students, academic personnel, and staff
Must be able to attend in-person training sessions.
Offer of employment is contingent upon obtaining positive results from a pre-employment background screening.
Employment is contingent upon the ability to provide appropriate identification documents to satisfy the Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) Form at the time of hiring
Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours in-person, on campus at UCLA for duration of the academic year beginning September 14, 2026 and ending June 11, 2027 (with the possibility of being extended for the following academic year).
If UCLA dictates the need for remote work, you must have access to a private and professional workspace including but not limited to desks, chair, computer with stable internet connection, camera and private audio capabilities to complete job requirements.
Candidates applying for the 2026-2027 academic mentor position must commit to the full appointment for the academic year.
All applications must include the following materials: Cover letter, Resume, Official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) academic transcript(s)
Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics.
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Responsibilities

Assist student-athletes in developing as competent, confident, and self-sufficient learners by fostering academic skills development, promoting critical thinking, and encouraging the utilization of campus resources across the University
Maintain a regular schedule of recurring mentoring meetings as assigned
Assess and report on student-athletes’ progress and foster academic accountability
Participate in all mandatory initial, ongoing training and professional development sessions as scheduled by OAE and DIA
Perform general administrative tasks as needed and complete various projects as assigned by supervisors
Learn and follow all department policies, university standards of academic integrity, applicable NCAA Bylaws, and confidentiality agreements