Athletic Academic Mentor

Athletic Academic Mentor

Texas A&M University

Athletic Director

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Texas A&M Athletics Department is committed to building champions through academic achievement, athletic excellence, and national recognition of student-athletes, teams, and programs. We are a proud member of the Southeastern Conference, with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

What we want

We are seeking Academic Mentors for students in the Athletics Department at Texas A&M. The Academic Mentor will develop strategies for student-athlete’s individual learning style, working with assigned student-athletes to develop a professional relationship to maximize their academic potential. This is a part-time/temporary opportunity with non-standard hours, and a Bachelor's Degree is required.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with students in an academic environment.

• Must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Willing to work non-standard hours.

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in the education system.

• Work with assigned student-athletes to develop a professional relationship to maximize their academic potential.
• Provide general instruction in study skills, note-taking skills, test-taking skills.
• Guide student-athletes in the development of time management and in developing organizational skills.
• Develop strategies for the student-athlete’s individual learning style.
• Create daily progress reports using on-line system and may performs other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with Scholastic Supervisors and Learning Specialists about progress and individual student needs.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume.