The Academic Mentor/Tutor meets with their assigned student(s) on a regular schedule (in person sessions) to assist student-athletes with course specific knowledge and/or develop weekly comprehensive academic tasks in order to enhance basic study skills techniques such as organization, reading, time management, note-taking, working with faculty, etc.
Academic Mentors/Tutors receive training from the Academic Affairs staff on the CAST framework for mentoring sessions, academic task development, and support strategies specific to course curriculum.
Areas of student support include, but are not limited to, all reading material, preparing for exams, preparing for written assignments, and preparing for discussion sections. Academic Mentors/Tutors will be asked to work with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and to build a strong relationship with student-athletes.
UVA Athletics Academic Affairs seeks a diverse candidate pool of Academic Mentors for the Summer/Fall 2023 semester to support student-athletes in building essential skills to achieve academic success. Qualified applicants will become a member of the Cavalier Academic Support Team (CAST).
The Academic Mentor/Tutor meets with their assigned student(s) on a regular schedule (in person sessions) to assist student-athletes with course specific knowledge and/or develop weekly comprehensive academic tasks in order to enhance basic study skills techniques such as organization, reading, time management, note-taking, working with faculty, etc.
Academic Mentors/Tutors receive training from the Academic Affairs staff on the CAST framework for mentoring sessions, academic task development, and support strategies specific to course curriculum.
Areas of student support include, but are not limited to, all reading material, preparing for exams, preparing for written assignments, and preparing for discussion sections. Academic Mentors/Tutors will be asked to work with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and to build a strong relationship with student-athletes.
UVA Athletics Academic Affairs seeks a diverse candidate pool of Academic Mentors for the Summer/Fall 2023 semester to support student-athletes in building essential skills to achieve academic success. Qualified applicants will become a member of the Cavalier Academic Support Team (CAST).
Apply NowAcademic Mentors meet with their assigned student(s) on a regular schedule (two to four times a week; however, this can vary) to develop weekly comprehensive academic tasks and enhance basic study skills techniques such as organization, reading, time management, note-taking, working with faculty, etc.
Academic Mentors receive training from the Academic Affairs staff on the CAST framework for mentoring sessions, academic task development, and support strategies specific to course curriculum.
Areas of student support include, but are not limited to, all reading material, preparing for exams, preparing for written assignments, and preparing for discussion sections. Academic mentors will be asked to work with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and to build a strong mentor/mentee relationship with student-athletes. Focus during a mentoring session is placed on teaching skills which are directly applicable to current assignments, yet also relevant to future coursework.
Academic Mentor Responsibilities:
Academic Mentoring Program Hours: Sessions take place between 8am-10pm. Availability at least four days a week with evening hours is preferred.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4-20 hours based on availability and student need
Required Applicant Materials: To apply, please submit an application online through Workday and attach a current CV/Resume and a list of three references.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification and Criminal Background Check.
Position Compensation Range: Compensation is based on level of education and will range from $15.00-$17.00 Hourly.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. All sessions will primarily take place in person with select virtual sessions for the Summer/Fall 2023 semester.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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Adam Brooks |
Assistant Athletic Director for Academics and Student Development |
Jazlyn Eddings |
Assistant Athletics Director of Student Success |
Heidi VandeHoef-Gunn |
Director of Career Development |
Tony Belt |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Success |
Ellen Cook |
Director of Student Development |
Peyton Baldwin |
Associate Director of Academic Services, Football |
Mackenzie Nunes |
Assistant Director of Academic Services |
Ryan Moody |
Assistant Director of Academic Services |
Person | Role |
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Adam Brooks |
Assistant Athletic Director for Academics and Student Development |
Jessica Wilk |
Associate Athletics Director |
Heidi VandeHoef-Gunn |
Director of Career Development |
Heather Downs |
Executive Director/Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Student Development |
Tony Belt |
Senior Associate Athletics Director for Student Success |
Ellen Cook |
Director of Student Development |
Jazlyn Eddings |
Director of Academics |
Peyton Baldwin |
Associate Director of Academic Services, Football |
Person | Role |
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Adam Brooks |
Assistant Athletic Director for Academics and Student Development |
Heather Downs |
Executive Director/Associate Athletics Director for Academics and Student Development |
Jessica Wilk |
Assistant Athletics Director |
Ellen Cook |
Director of Student Development |
Jazlyn Eddings |
Director of Academics |
Amanda Bishop |
Director of Learning Services |
Heidi VandeHoef-Gunn |
Director of Career Development |
Georgina Nembhard |
Assistant Director - Academic Affairs |
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