Athletics Academic Mentor

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Academic Mentor fosters academic skills in students with varying levels of academic ability. Mentoring focuses on the five BullsLearn Academic Skills: reading, writing, time-management/organization, note-taking, and study/test-taking skills. Sessions emphasize time-management and organization, prepare students to complete assignments effectively, and provide time to apply advised learning strategies and assignment-completion plans. The mentor reinforces academic expectations and accountability standards, manages an assigned student-athlete caseload, and facilitates individual academic-skills sessions. The role includes monitoring session attendance, preparedness, and engagement; documenting outcomes and tracking progress toward academic goals; and communicating concerns or trends to staff as appropriate. The position requires effective time management, punctuality, and accurate recordkeeping in accordance with departmental policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or four years of direct experience as an alternative under the stated degree equivalency clause.
Meet all U.S. employment eligibility requirements for the degree-equivalency clause.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mentorship roles within educational settings, particularly collegiate sports.

Responsibilities

Reinforce academic expectations and accountability standards established by the Athletics academic support program.
Monitor student-athletes’ attendance, preparedness, and engagement during mentoring sessions, and encourage responsible academic behaviors.
Communicate concerns or trends to staff as appropriate.
Manage an assigned caseload by maintaining consistent mentoring appointments, documenting session outcomes, and tracking progress toward academic goals.
Manage time effectively, be punctual, and maintain accurate records in accordance with departmental policies.
Facilitate one-on-one sessions that develop reading, writing, time-management/organization, note-taking, and study/test-taking skills.
Emphasize time-management and organizational strategies, assignment planning, and practical application of advised learning strategies to support coursework completion and academic performance.