Student Worker - Graduate Student Worker - Academic Mentor
Student Worker - Graduate Student Worker - Academic Mentor
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Job Title:Graduate Student Worker Academic Mentor
Job Classification: Business Operations Student
Department:Center for Academic Success and Engagement
Hiring Manager:Trish Baum
Contact:
Work Schedule:20 hours per week between the hours of 8am and 5pm
Desired Length of Employment:Spring 2025/Ongoing
Pay Rate:$15.00
Job Description:
Academic mentors provide support and guidance to any Baylor student wanting to receive academic support.
For the underprepared students the academic mentor provides a point of contact within the administration; serves as a source of information about the campus university policies and procedures student services and college life; offers guidance in the development of effective study strategies and time management skills; and extends a generous measure of support and encouragement as the student adjusts to college life and academics.
For the student experiencing academic difficulty the academic mentor provides structure and accountability; offers encouragement as well as practical suggestions for improving study skills and time management; and assists the student in monitoring overall academic performance.
An academic mentor works twenty hours/week (including a weekly onehour staff meeting) and meets individually with a case load of approximately 25 students on a regular weekly basis. The mentor maintains a detailed record of assignments concerns referrals and observations of attitude and performance for each student.
Skills required:
An effective academic mentor must have superior interpersonal communication skills both listening and speaking. The mentor must be able not only to empathize with the typical anxieties and frustrations of a student but also to analyze academic problems and suggest strategies for solutions.
Knowledge of Baylor and its undergraduate experience are useful tools for the academic mentor but not required.
- Perform business operations duties for assigned area of responsibility
- Provide excellent customer service to clients
- Ability to prioritize and take initiative
- Assist with various projects activities and tasks related to business operations
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Sid Richardson Lower Level
Work Address: 1410 S. 4th
Employment Type
Part-Time
