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 improve 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.

• 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.

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.

No specific preferences stated.

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The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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