Academic Mentor - Athletics (PRIMARY)

Job Title

Academic Mentor - Athletics (PRIMARY)

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Athletic Director

Proposed Minimum Salary

$13.00 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with students in an academic environment.

Required Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Other Requirements or Other Factors:

• Willing to work non-standard hours.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in the education system.

Responsibilities:

• Work with assigned student-athletes to develop a professional relationship to maximize their academic potential.
• Provide general instruction in study skills, note-taking skills, test-taking skills.
• Guide student-athletes in the development of time management and in developing organizational skills.
• Develop strategies for the student-athlete’s individual learning style.
• Create daily progress reports using on-line system.
• Collaborate with Scholastic Supervisors and Learning Specialists about progress and individual student needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.