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Open Date

07/03/2024

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Announcement

Details

Open Date

07/03/2024

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Requisition Number

PRN14958N

Job Title

Tutor

Working Title

Academic Mentor

Job Grade

UGR

FLSA Code

Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

No

Type

Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

19

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job?

No

VP Area

President

Department

00327 - Athletics Department

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$11.00

Close Date

Job 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 the following: time management, writing, reading, organizational, communication, study, test preparation, etc

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 follow progress and accountability

Utilize various computer programs as needed to track student progress

This list of responsibilities is not intended to be all-encompassing

Minimum Qualifications

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/empathetic

Strong level of integrity

Ability to recognize skill deficiency and have an understanding of 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.

Preferences

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior

URS

service, may elect to enroll in

URS

if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from

URS

are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34

CFR

part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (

OEO

/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current University of Utah student?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Are you currently working for another department on campus?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you currently tutor or work with high school age students? If yes, please list the organization and age range of students

(Open Ended Question)

1. * If you are friends with any of our current student athletes, please list the student athlete.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * If applying for a work-study position, have you been awarded and have you accepted a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year? (Work study not required to apply for this position.)

   • Yes
   • No
   • Not Applicable

2. * How many hours per week would you like to work:

   • 0-5
   • 5-10
   • 10-15
   • 15-19

3. * Do you have any relatives employed at the University of Utah?

   • Yes
   • No

4. (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. List of References Optional Documents 1. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169 2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

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