Job Title
Athletic Academic Mentor
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Athletic Director
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)
Job Description
Who we are
Texas A&M Athletics Department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.
What we want
We are seeking Academic Mentors for students in the Athletics Department at Texas A&M. The Academic Mentor will develop strategies for student-athlete’s individual learning style, working with assigned student-athletes to develop a professional relationship to maximize their academic potential. This is a part-time/temporary opportunity with non-standard hours, and a Bachelor's Degree is required.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience working with students in an academic environment.
Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Willing to work non-standard hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree.
Experience in the education system.
Responsibilities:
Work with assigned student-athletes to develop a professional relationship to maximize their academic potential.
Provide general instruction in study skills, note-taking skills, test-taking skills.
Guide student-athletes in the development of time management and in developing organizational skills.
Develop strategies for the student-athlete’s individual learning style.
Create daily progress reports using on-line system and may performs other duties as assigned.
Collaborate with Scholastic Supervisors and Learning Specialists about progress and individual student needs.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
