Student Assistant - Athletics Academic Mentor

About the role

Academic Mentors foster the academic skills of student-athletes with varying levels of academic ability. The skill-building focus includes the five BullsLearn Academic Skills: Reading, Writing, Time-Management/Organization, Note-Taking, and Study/Test-Taking skills. Mentor sessions emphasize the development of time-management and organizational skills, preparing students to effectively complete assignments. Using advised learning and academic strategies, students will have additional time in sessions to apply their assignment completion plan.

Responsibilities

• Student-Athlete Expectations & Accountability: Reinforce academic expectations and accountability standards established by the Athletics academic support program. Monitor attendance, preparedness, and engagement during mentoring sessions, encourage responsible academic behaviors, and communicate concerns or trends to staff as appropriate.
• Caseload Management: Manage an assigned caseload of student-athletes by maintaining consistent mentoring appointments, documenting session outcomes, and tracking progress toward academic goals. Ensure effective time management, punctuality, and maintain accurate records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Building Academic Skills: Facilitate one-on-one sessions focused on developing the five BullsLearn Academic Skills: reading, writing, time-management/organization, note-taking, and study/test-taking skills. Emphasize time-management and organizational strategies, assignment planning, and the practical application of advised learning strategies to support student-athletes in completing coursework and improving overall academic performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Resume and cover letter required

Pay

$14/hr

Schedule

Up to 20 hours per week

About Us

The University of South Florida (USF) is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine is ranked the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S.

With approximately 16,000 employees, USF is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. USF offers a first-class benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

USF generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. The university’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.