Athletics Academic Excellence Mentor

Job Summary/Basic Function

Mentors work with individually assigned persons who are freshmen or those who are deemed “at risk” in some academic areas. May need to instruct on test taking tips, note taking skills, calendaring and time management, and other academically-related skills necessary for student success. Able to work one-on-one, instruct, act professionally, and feel confident in the skills they are teaching. Able to work well with individuals from all walks of life, varying life skills and abilities, differing languages, and backgrounds.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. diploma or GED.
• Word processing, basic computer and typing skills.
• Email.

Preferred Qualifications

• Intermediate to high levels of computer skills: spreadsheets, databases, internet.
• Personable.
• Flexible.
• Mentors should be available mid-day and/or evenings to work around student schedules.
• Federal Work study Preferred

Background Check?

Yes

ADA Essential Job Function

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever.

Physical Activity of this position

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Agility is emphasized.
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Finding. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly.
• Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position

• Sitting most of the time.
• Standing only occasionally if ever.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

• Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

• None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).