Student Assistant - Athletics Academic Mentor

The role of the academic mentor is to foster the academic skills of students with varying levels of academic ability. The skill-building focus of mentors will include the five BullsLearn Academic Skills: Reading, Writing, Time-Management/Organization, Note-Taking, and Study/Test-Taking skills. Mentor sessions will emphasize the development of time-management/organization skills and prepare students to effectively complete assignments. Using advised learning and academic strategies, students will have additional time in sessions to apply their assignment completion plan.

Job Duties

• Student-Athlete Expectations & Accountability: Academic Mentors support student-athletes by reinforcing academic expectations and accountability standards established by the Athletics academic support program. Mentors monitor attendance, preparedness, and engagement during mentoring sessions, encourage responsible academic behaviors, and communicate concerns or trends to staff as appropriate.
• Caseload Management: Academic Mentors manage an assigned caseload of student-athletes by maintaining consistent mentoring appointments, documenting session outcomes, and tracking progress toward academic goals. Mentors are responsible for effective time management, punctuality, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Building Academic Skills: Academic Mentors facilitate one-on-one sessions focused on developing the five BullsLearn Academic Skills: reading, writing, time-management/organization, note-taking, and study/test-taking skills. Sessions emphasize time-management and organizational strategies, assignment planning, and the practical application of advised learning strategies to support student-athletes in completing coursework and improving overall academic performance.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required

Up to 20hrs/wk 

Resume and cover letter required