"Academic Mentor"

Job Details

Posting Number: G/R30652P

Working Title: Academic Mentor

Department: Athletics-Student Services

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

This part-time position requires academic mentors to meet with student-athletes weekly during regularly scheduled sessions to foster academic independence and encourage self-regulated learning.

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: 1 hour mentor sessions – $15.00 an hr

Advertised Salary: 15.00 hourly

Anticipated Start Date: 08/18/2025

Posting Date: 08/18/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities: Provide individualized instruction in the areas of time management, organization, note-taking, studying, and test-taking strategies, all within the scope of UGA, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations, while maintaining a supportive environment (Percentage of time: 70)

Duties/Responsibilities: File reports on each session and communicate regularly and in a timely manner with Academic Counselors and Support Staff, in accordance with departmental policies (Percentage of time: 25)

Duties/Responsibilities: Attend mandatory trainings/meetings (Percentage of time: 5)

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 0.49

Position Summary: Assist student-athletes in their academic endeavors by providing supplemental support. Academic mentors to meet with student-athletes weekly during regularly scheduled sessions to foster academic independence and encourage self-regulated learning. Pay is $15 per 1-hour mentor session.

Physical Demands: Driving as needed for job duties.