Academic Mentor

Saint Joseph's University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is seeking an Academic Mentor to provide academic support for NCAA Division I student-athletes. This part-time, 20-hour per week position runs for 32 weeks during Fall and Spring semesters.

The role emphasizes proactive interventions, individualized plans, reporting, tutoring coordination, and helping students develop study skills, writing, reading, note-taking, and self-advocacy.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years professional experience with high school or college age students in an educational setting.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience in teaching or learning support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ACE leadership to support student-athletes, using proactive interventions and individualized academic plans to assist under-prepared students, those with diverse learning profiles, and those at eligibility risk.
• Submit daily and weekly academic reports and updates.
• Coordinate tutoring requests and connect students to various campus resources.
• Follow up with students regarding Starfish flags, concerns expressed by professors or concerns from reports or meetings.
• Provide basic technology support and assist student-athletes to develop computer skills.
• Develop strong working relationships with student-athletes to foster an environment conducive to learning and building key skills necessary for academic and personal success including: critical thinking, writing, reading, note taking, study strategies, and self-advocacy.
• Comply with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, Atlantic 10 and Saint Joseph's University.
• Oversee structured study halls, as needed.
• Work with Supervisor on administrative tasks within the Athlete Center for Enrichment.
• Other duties assigned by the Director.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Platforms

Job description

Position Title: Academic Mentor

Time Type: Part time.

Position Summary and Qualifications

This position will provide a variety of academic support interventions for NCAA Division 1 students athletes at Saint Joseph’s University. This is a part-time, 20-hour per week, 32 week position during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ACE leadership to support student-athletes, using proactive interventions and individualized academic plans to assist under-prepared students, those with diverse learning profiles, and those at eligibility risk.
• Submit daily and weekly academic reports and updates.
• Coordinate tutoring requests and connect students to various campus resources.
• Follow up with students regarding Starfish flags, concerns expressed by professors or concerns from reports or meetings.
• Provide basic technology support and assist student-athletes to develop computer skills.
• Develop strong working relationships with student-athletes to foster an environment conducive to learning and building key skills necessary for academic and personal success including: critical thinking, writing, reading, note taking, study strategies, and self-advocacy.
• Comply with all rules and regulations of the NCAA, Atlantic 10 and Saint Joseph's University.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee structured study halls, as needed.
• Work with Supervisor on administrative tasks within the Athlete Center for Enrichment.
• Other duties assigned by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 years professional experience with high school or college age students in an educational setting.
• Bachelor’s degree and experience in teaching or learning support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Platforms.

Preferred

• Areas of specialization helpful are special education, study strategies, learning styles, reading skills, tutoring foundations and teaching certification.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws including, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

The schedule may adjust each semester due to changes in class and practice schedules.

Pay Transparency

This position will be paid $37.00 per hour.

Notice to Out of State Applicants

Saint Joseph’s University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

EOE

Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.

The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Title IX Coordinator

The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail [e-mail], visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Applicant Information & Disclosures

Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.

About the University

As Philadelphia’s Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts.

We prepare students for personal excellence, professional success, and engaged citizenship.

Striving to be an inclusive and diverse community that educates and cares for the whole person, we encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice, and finding God in all things.