Academic Mentor (Temp)

Job Summary

• Work one-on-one with at-risk student-athletes within a structured program for academic support.


• Facilitate student understanding and independence in time management, note taking, and written and oral communication skills.


• Write daily session reports and student evaluations.


• Communicate with students, the Learning Services Staff, Academic Counselors, and administrators in an appropriate manner.


• Promptly respond to all telephone calls and emails from the Learning Services Staff, Academic Counselors, and all other Athletic Department personnel.


• Follow professional code of conduct and adhere to all NCAA and Big 10 rules.


• Complete all required online and in-person mentor training prior to working with student-athletes, and attend mentor training and supervision meetings.


• Demonstrate knowledge of and abide by all ASP Learning Services rules and regulations.


• Demonstrate knowledge of and abide by all applicable NCAA and Big 10 compliance rules and regulations.


• Keep all information about student-athletes strictly confidential.


• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited postsecondary institution.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Personable, understanding, and patient.


• Successful experience working in a team environment.


• Ability to work with diverse populations of learners at various skill levels.


• Ability to work nights, evenings, and weekends.

• Teaching experience and/or experience within an educational setting.


• Ability to work between periods of Sunday 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and Monday through Thursday from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.