About the role#
The UMatter Program is seeking Academic Mentors and Life Skills Mentors to support enrolled students. Mentors act as coaches and role models, helping students navigate academic expectations and the everyday responsibilities of independent living. This role is ideal for students interested in leadership, education, psychology, social work, special education, or rehabilitation.
What you'll do#
Mentors support students in building academic, social, and independent living skills while promoting confidence and self-advocacy. Responsibilities include:
- Provide individualized academic support and tutoring for USF courses.
- Assist students with completing modified coursework, breaking down assignments, and preparing for exams.
- Teach effective study strategies, including note-taking, time management, and task analysis.
- Model daily living skills such as laundry, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and money management.
- Support students in following daily schedules and navigating campus and local transportation.
- Foster social skills and community engagement.
- Build supportive relationships and serve as a positive role model for adult life skills.
- Encourage self-advocacy by helping students identify when and how to ask for assistance.
- Maintain confidentiality, adhere to program policies, and complete digital session notes to record student progress.
What you'll need#
- Must be an actively enrolled USF student.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Patience, empathy, reliability, and a strengths-based mindset.
- Ability to provide structured support while encouraging student independence.
- Comfort providing direct, concrete instruction and feedback.
- Preferred: Interest or coursework in inclusive education, disability services, psychology, social work, or rehabilitation, and experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: This position may be subject to a criminal background check.
