• Athletic Academic Mentor

    Texas A&M University System (College Station, TX)


    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 (http://www.12thman.com/) .

     

    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 ourcorevalueswhich 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.