Location: Lexington,KY, USA
Job Summary
Tutor: Assist student-athletes in UK Athletics in their understanding of course materials while promoting independent learning during individual sessions.
Mentor: Provides one-on-one instruction that assists student-athletes to develop time management techniques and improve study skills through helping student-athletes organize their academic, athletic, and personal responsibilities, and improving any deficient study skills and habits.
Tutors and Mentors Maintain the confidentiality of a student-athlete's academic situation. Report to all tutoring sessions on time and ready to work. Prepare and submit accurate tutor report forms in a timely manner. Follow policies of CATS, UKAA, SEC, NCAA and University of Kentucky. Report any concerns regarding academic dishonesty to the CATS Staff/Compliance Office. Additional duties assigned by the Academic Services Counselor. Work with all UKAA staff to ensure the success of the student-athlete. Must attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to working. Must bring copy of unofficial transcript.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Those interested in tutoring should have received a B or better in the equivalent course they would like to tutor. Those interested in Mentoring should have knowledge of a typical college syllabus, skill to build calendars and ability to help students prioritize assignments.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 12/31/2024 Our University Community
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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