Academic Mentor for Student-Athletes

Utah State University
$15 per hour for Undergraduate or $16 per hour for Graduate
United States, Utah, Logan
Jan 07, 2025
Academic Mentor for Student-Athletes Requisition ID: 2024-8347 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Athletics Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Athletics Department: Student Athlete Services Advertised Salary: $15 per hour for Undergraduate or $16 per hour for Graduate Overview The mentor is responsible for working with student - athletes who are experiencing academic difficulties and/or have newly matriculated to Utah State University. The mentor's role is to serve as a supportive resource for student-athletes and provide them with tools and resources to help them mitigate their identified challenges. Mentoring helps student-athletes learn fundamental academic success skills that can help them become more effective at self-regulating their own learning. Responsibilities Depending on the skill development needs of each student-athlete, mentoring sessions may include: Identification of learning styles Practicing self and time management skills Academic planning of assignments, quizzes, exams, etc. Using a syllabus planner Reading comprehension/text annotating Test taking strategies/overcoming test anxiety Communication skills with faculty Goal Setting Information Literacy Utilizing Academic Success Resources Mentoring sessions do not include: Subject tutoring Personal Counseling Course Advisement/ Eligibility Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: External university candidates must have a bachelor's degree Must be ethical, responsible, and professional Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: Junior, senior, or graduate student (students in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, education, family, consumer, human development preferred) External university candidates in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, education, family, consumer, human development, or related fields preferred Experience working one-on-one with individuals (preference for those who work or have experience working with students/persons from underrepresented communities) Experience as a tutor, teacher, educator, or interest in pursuing a career in human services preferred but not required Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $15 per hour for Undergraduate or $16 per hour for Graduate ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 01/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8347/academic-mentor-for-student-athletes/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-3ca738a06141454a965a3a0b43f9fb3d