Utah State University Hiring for Academic Mentor for Student-Athletes at Logan, UT  Full Time

Requisition ID: 2024-7983
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Athletics
Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Athletics
Department: Student Athlete Services
Advertised Salary: $15 per hour for Undergraduate and $16 per hour for Graduate

Overview
The mentor is responsible for working with student – athletes who are experiencing academic difficulties and/or have newly matriculated to Utah State University. The mentor’s role is to serve as a supportive resource for student-athletes and provide them with tools and resources to help them mitigate their identified challenges. Mentoring helps student-athletes learn fundamental academic success skills that can help them become more effective at self-regulating their own learning.

Responsibilities
Depending on the skill development needs of each student-athlete, mentoring sessions may include:

1. Identification of learning styles
2. Practicing self and time management skills
3. Academic planning of assignments, quizzes, exams, etc.
4. Using a syllabus planner
5. Reading comprehension/text annotating
6. Test taking strategies/overcoming test anxiety
7. Communication skills with faculty
8. Goal Setting
9. Information Literacy
10. Utilizing Academic Success Resources

Mentoring sessions do not include:

1. Subject tutoring
2. Personal Counseling
3. Course Advisement/Eligibility

Qualifications
Qualifications to be a Mentor

• Junior, senior or graduate student (students in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, education, family, consumer, human development preferred)
• External university candidates – in social work, clinical psychology, counseling, education, family, consumer, human development or related fields preferred.
• External university candidates must have a bachelors degree
• Experience working one-on-one with individuals (preference for those who work or have experience working with students/persons from underrepresented communities)
• Must be ethical, responsible and professional
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience as a tutor, teacher, educator, or interest in pursuing a career in human services preferred but not required

Job Specifications:

• If student: Standing: Junior, Senior or Graduate Student
• External university candidate – bachelors degree
• Job does not accept Work Study

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Unofficial transcript (if a student) to be uploaded under Other Documents 1-10
3. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary
$15 per hour for Undergraduate and $16 per hour for Graduate

ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utahs premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utahs counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or [email protected].

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USUs main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institutes 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

*updated 04/2024

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Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, [email protected], Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, [email protected], Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, [email protected]
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, [email protected]

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USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university’s academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).