About the role#
The Athletics Academic Mentor supports student-athletes by reinforcing academic expectations and accountability standards. You will help students develop skills across five core areas: reading, writing, time-management, organization, note-taking, and test-taking. The focus is on helping students build effective habits to complete their assignments and improve their overall academic performance.
What you'll do#
- Manage an assigned caseload of student-athletes by maintaining consistent mentoring appointments.
- Facilitate one-on-one sessions that focus on BullsLearn Academic Skills.
- Monitor student attendance, preparedness, and engagement during sessions.
- Document session outcomes and track progress toward academic goals.
- Communicate any concerns or trends to staff as needed.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree is required for this position.
- Ability to work up to 20 hours per week.
- A submitted resume and cover letter.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $14 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About University of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a public research institution founded in 1956. It operates across three campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. The university serves approximately 50,000 students from nearly 150 countries. Its research activities focus on global challenges and patent development.
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