Academic Mentor

Job Summary

Provide individual and small group tutoring to students. Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to identify learning challenges and improving study skills. Other assistance may include: reviewing class material, discussing the text, preparing for tests, formulating ideas for papers, and working on solutions to help improve academic skills and abilities. Tutoring is a supplement to classroom teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist student-athletes with continued higher education skill development including the following: time management, writing, reading, organizational, communication, study, test preparation, etc.
• Develop Support plans based on student needs
• Meet with students once or twice per week during designated times to create task sheets and work on skill development
• Generate weekly plans with athletes emphasizing both long-term and short-term goal setting
• Work with the mentor team to schedule subject-specific tutors if the need arises
• Generate reports following each mentor session to follow progress and accountability
• Utilize various computer programs as needed to track student progress

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are required
• The incumbent will be required to pass a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) Background check

Priorities

• Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description

Special Instructions

• Requisition Number: PRN17139N
• Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
• Work Schedule Summary Department: 00327 - Athletics Department
• Location: Campus
• Pay Rate Range: $11.00
• Closed Date: 9/9/2026
• To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/203401