Academic Mentor
University of South Florida · Tampa, Florida, US
The role of the academic mentor is to foster the academic skills of students with varying levels of academic ability. The skill-building focus of mentors wil...
Job description
The role of the academic mentor is to foster the academic skills of students with varying levels of academic ability. The skill-building focus of mentors will include the five BullsLearn Academic Skills: Reading, Writing, Time-Management/Organization, Note-Taking, and Study/Test-Taking skills. Mentor sessions will emphasize the development of time-management/organization skills and prepare students to effectively complete assignments. Using advised learning and academic strategies, students will have additional time in sessions to apply their assignment completion plan. Job Duties: The minimum qualifications for this role are a bachelor's degree. Preferred candidates will have experience in mentorship roles within educational settings (particularly collegiate sports). Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree. - Student-Athlete Expectations & Accountability: Academic Mentors support student-athletes by reinforcing academic expectations and accountability standards established by the Athletics academic support program. Mentors monitor attendance, preparedness, and engagement during mentoring sessions, encourage responsible academic behaviors,...