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

This list of responsibilities is not intended to be all-encompassing

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16656N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 00327 - Athletics Department

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $11.00

Close Date: 4/2/2026

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/194410