Academic Mentor - NON Student

EXPIRED

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
● Provide individualized instruction in the areas of time management, organization, note-taking, studying, and test-taking strategies, all within the scope of UGA, SEC, and NCAA rules and regulations, while maintaining a supportive environment. | | Percentage of time | 70 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
● File reports on each session and communicate regularly and in a timely manner with Academic Counselors and Support Staff, in accordance with departmental policies | | Percentage of time | 25 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
●      Attend mandatory trainings/meetings | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Position Details

Position Information

| Classification Title | Temporary Hourly Professional | | FLSA | Non-Exempt | | UGA Job Code | | | FTE | 0.49 | | Minimum Qualifications | | | Position Summary |
Meet with student-athletes weekly for regularly scheduled sessions in order to help foster academic independence and encourage self-regulated learning. | | Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position |
● Experience working with varied populations in an academic setting such as peer mentoring, tutoring, teaching, etc.

● Candidates with a background in Education, Sports Management, Psychology and/or Sociology will be strongly considered for UGA’s Athletic Academic Mentor program. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
To perform this job successfully, an individual will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently with individuals within and outside the University.

● Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks. 

● Ability to collaborate with others

● Excellent written and oral communication skills

● Skilled in organizing, planning, and problem solving

● Able to interact with a diverse population of student-athletes and staff

● Computer experience in Microsoft Office, G Suite, and database knowledge is also highly recommended. | | Physical Demands |
The physical demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job; the employee is regularly needed to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally needed to sit and talk or hear. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Driving | | Is this a Position of Trust? | No | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Is driving a requirement of this position? | Yes | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | No | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. | | Recruitment Contact Name | Yolonda Black | | Recruitment Contact Email | yblack@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV 2. Cover Letter

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