Athletic Academic Mentor

**Job Title** Athletic Academic Mentor **Agency** Texas A&M University **Department** Athletic Director **Proposed Minimum Salary** Commensurate **Job Location** College Station, Texas **Job Type** Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term) **Job Description** **Who we are** **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](http://www.12thman.com/). 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. **Qualifications** **Required Education and Experience** * Bachelor’s degree. * Experience working with students in an academic environment. **Required Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:** * Must possess strong organizational and communication skills. * Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. * Willing to work non-standard hours. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Master’s degree. * Experience in the education system. **Responsibilities:** * 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. **What you need to know** **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. **Our Commitment** **Texas A&M University** is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[core](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)[values](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) [](https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html)which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   **_Instructions to Applicants:_** _Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application._     All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.