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Academic Mentor


Company : University of Utah


Location : Salt Lake City, UT


Created : 2024-10-29


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Open Date: 10/03/2024The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.Requisition Number: PRN15302NJob Title: TutorWorking Title: Academic MentorJob Grade: UGRFLSA Code: NonexemptType: Non Benefited Staff / StudentTemporary: NoStandard Hours per Week: 19Full Time or Part Time: Part TimeShift: DayLocation: Salt Lake City, UTPay Rate Range: $11.00Close Date: 01/03/2025Job Summary:The Burbidge Athletics Academic Center is seeking qualified Academic Mentors to work with student-athletes. Mentors will work with an assigned caseload of student-athletes during a set schedule of work hours every week. Mentors will assist student-athletes with continued academic skill development, accountability, and goal setting. They will help develop support plans to assist with student success.Responsibilities:Assist student-athletes with continued higher education skill development including time management, writing, reading, organizational, communication, study, and test preparation.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 long-term and short-term goal setting.Work with the mentor team to schedule subject-specific tutors if the need arises.Generate reports following each mentor session to track progress and accountability.Utilize various computer programs as needed to track student progress.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's 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 student-athletes with skill-building/refining.Ability to problem solve.Ability to multitask.Reliable and punctual.Adaptable and cooperative.Patient, caring, and empathetic.Strong level of integrity.Ability to recognize skill deficiencies and understand 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr