Academic Mentor for Student-Athletes

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 15 hours ago(9/20/2024 10:10 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-8347

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Academic Mentor for Student-Athletes

City Logan Campus

Posted Date 15 hours ago(9/20/2024 10:10 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-8347

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# of Openings 1

Job Locations US-UT-Logan

Category (Portal Searching) Athletics

Position Type Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time

Job Classification Non-Benefited

Percent of Time or Hours per Week 20 Hours per Week

College Athletics

Department Student Athlete Services

Advertised Salary $15 per hour for Undergraduate or $16 per hour for Graduate

Telework Eligible No

Overview

The mentor is responsible for working with student - athletes who are experiencing academic difficulties and/or have newly matriculated to Utah State University. The mentor’s role is to serve as a supportive resource for student-athletes and provide them with tools and resources to help them mitigate their identified challenges. Mentoring helps student-athletes learn fundamental academic success skills that can help them become more effective at self-regulating their own learning.

Responsibilities

Depending on the skill development needs of each student-athlete, mentoring sessions may include:

• Identification of learning styles
• Practicing self and time management skills
• Academic planning of assignments, quizzes, exams, etc.
• Using a syllabus planner
• Reading comprehension/text annotating
• Test taking strategies/overcoming test anxiety
• Communication skills with faculty
• Goal Setting
• Information Literacy
• Utilizing Academic Success Resources

Mentoring sessions do not include:

• Subject tutoring
• Personal Counseling
• Course Advisement/ Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• External university candidates must have a bachelor’s degree
• Must be ethical, responsible, and professional
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Junior, senior, or graduate student (students in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, education, family, consumer, human development preferred)
• External university candidates in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, education, family, consumer, human development, or related fields preferred
• Experience working one-on-one with individuals (preference for those who work or have experience working with students/persons from underrepresented communities)
• Experience as a tutor, teacher, educator, or interest in pursuing a career in human services preferred but not required

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$15 per hour for Undergraduate or $16 per hour for Graduate

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

 

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

 

*updated 04/2024

Notice of Non-discrimination

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

 

Executive Director of the Office of Equity  Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator  Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education,  Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023

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