Job description

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.

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What applying to Texas A&M University System usually looks like

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