Student Assistant - Athletics Academic Mentor

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The academic mentor fosters academic skills among 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. Sessions emphasize time management and organization, prepare students to complete assignments effectively, and provide time to apply learning strategies to an assignment completion plan. Academic Mentors support student-athletes through one-on-one sessions, reinforce academic expectations and accountability, and track progress and session outcomes for an assigned caseload.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Resume and cover letter required.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce student-athletes’ academic expectations and accountability standards established by the Athletics academic support program.
• Monitor attendance, preparedness, and engagement during mentoring sessions; encourage responsible academic behaviors; and 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.
• Use effective time management, 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 applying learning strategies to support coursework completion and academic performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans
• Retirement plan options
• Employee and dependent tuition programs
• Generous leave
• Employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level