Academic Mentor

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The University of Mississippi

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Department Summary

The FASTrack Program is known around the campus and abroad for its learning community that provides for a greater sense of belonging during a student's freshmen year. If you ultimately desire to prepare students for success, FASTrack is a great place to be! This position mainly provides mentoring and campus resource opportunities to our students. There are multiple opportunities to engage, enhance, and help students in this role. 

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family -Student Programs

Career Track / Level - P2

Grade -6

Role Summary

Connects students to a variety of academic, professional, and personal support services to enhance their academic skills and increase retention and graduation rates.

Examples of Work Performed

• Facilitates one-on-one mentoring sessions with assigned students to enhance their educational development.
• Advises students regarding strategies for academic success, academic barriers, and available university support services.
• Monitors students' attendance and academic progress
• Establishes and maintains records; produces detailed reports concerning mentored students, their needs, and their progress.
• Communicates with parents/guardians as needed and in accordance with FERPA regarding student progress.
• Serve as a resource for faculty and staff in matters related to academic success.
• Engage in professional development opportunities related to student persistence and academic success.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Provides general guidance to students who need help navigating university resources such as academic support services, mentoring and career counseling programs, mental and physical health care services, and financial management services. 
2. Supports facilitation of student orientations, workshops, and programs on the areas listed above.
3. May support student programs designed for targeted student populations, such as first-year students, transfer students, first-generation college students, and/or low-income college students.
4. Creates and distributes communications to targeted student audiences under general supervision.
5. Updates and maintains confidential student records.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: (3) Three Years Experience

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Preferred Qualifications

A Master's degree and one year experience

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.