Academic Mentor (Staff Wage)

The University of Virginia (UVA) is a highly competitive Division I program committed to the academic and athletic experience of student-athletes. The Department of Athletics is seeking an Academic Mentor to support student-athletes in building essential skills to achieve academic success.

The Academic Mentor receives training from the Academic Affairs staff on the Cavalier Academic Support Services (CASS) framework for mentoring sessions, academic task development, and support strategies specific to course curriculum. They will meet with their assigned student(s) on a regular schedule (two to four times a week; however, this can vary) to develop weekly comprehensive academic tasks and enhance basic study skills techniques such as organization, reading, time management, note-taking, working with faculty, etc.

Areas of student support include, but are not limited to, reading material, preparing for exams, preparing for written assignments, and preparing for discussion sections. The Academic Mentor will be asked to work with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and to build a strong mentor/mentee relationship with student-athletes. Focus during a mentoring session is placed on teaching skills which are directly applicable to current assignments, yet also relevant to future coursework.

Responsibilities include:

• Comply with all NCAA and ACC rules and regulations as well as the UVA Honor Code guidelines through continuous training.
  
• Conduct structured sessions following the CASS mentor framework.
  
• Meet with designated students as assigned to develop foundational skills.
  
• Read course syllabi and build comprehensive academic tasks.
  
• Complete timely session reports via the Athletics Academic Affairs reporting system.
  
• Communicate with Academic Affairs staff regarding any issues or concerns with student performance.
  
• Establish professional working relationship with student-athletes and the Athletics Academic Affairs Staff.
  
• Attend orientation and ongoing training sessions.
  
• Monitor student progress and report to the appropriate constituents.
  
• Commit to a minimum two days a week with four hours of work availability for one full academic semester.
  
• Additional duties as assigned.
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
  
• Highly organized
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
  
• Ability to maintain academic integrity
  
• Ability to work independently
  

Academic Mentoring Program Hours: Sessions take place between 9am-10pm. Availability of at least four days a week with late afternoon and evening hours is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4-20 hours based on availability and student need.

Position Compensation Range: Compensation is based on level of education and will range from $15.00-$17.00 Hourly.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
  
• One-year experience with teaching, advising, tutoring or mentoring. Volunteer experience and experience as a student will be considered.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
  
• Experience working with students in higher education.
  
• 3-5 years’ experience with teaching, advising, tutoring or mentoring.
  
• Experience working with student-athletes.
  

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Required Applicant Materials

To apply, please apply online at jobs.virginia.edu and attach a cover letter, current CV/Resume, and a list of three references. Please search on requisition R0063768.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification and Criminal Background Check.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.