Job Summary
The Burbidge Athletics Academic Center is seeking qualified Academic Mentors to work with studentathletes. Mentors will work with an assigned caseload of studentathletes during a set schedule of work hours every week. Mentors will assist studentathletes with continued academic skill development accountability and goal setting. They will help develop support plans to assist with student success.
Responsibilities
Assist studentathletes with continued higher education skill development including the following: time management writing reading organizational communication study test preparation etc Develop Support plans based on student needs Meet with students once or twice per week during designated times to create task sheets and work on skill development Generate weekly plans with athletes emphasizing both longterm and shortterm goal setting Work with the mentor team to schedule subjectspecific tutors if the need arises Generate reports following each mentor session to follow progress and accountability Utilize various computer programs as needed to track student progress This list of responsibilities is not intended to be allencompassing
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications: Bachelors degree or higher Ability to commit to an assigned work schedule of no more than 19 hours per week Skills: Strong communication skills Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and learning styles Ability to help studentathletes with skillbuilding/refining Ability to problem solve Ability to multitask Reliable and punctual Adaptable and cooperative Patient/caring/empathetic Strong level of integrity Ability to recognize skill deficiency and have an understanding of outside sources playing a role in deficiencies Organized Ability to keep records Ability to resolve conflicts The incumbent will be required to pass a Bureau of Criminal Investigation BCI Background check Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.