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Position Details
The University of Tampa Athletic Department is offering an exciting opportunity to work as a part-time academic mentor within the office of Athletic Academic... Support and Student Services. Mentors must be able to commit to working the traditional academic school year (busiest times are August – May), dedicating 20-25 hours per week.

The UT Athletic department provides comprehensive academic support for our student‐athletes, including tutoring and mentoring, as well as programming aimed toward student welfare and development. Individuals interested in this opportunity would have a pivotal role in the overall management of a student athlete’s career, support them in their daily academic and personal development, with the goal of retention and graduation. This position allows participants to gain exposure and hands-on experience which will prepare them for a full-time position in an academic and/or athletic administrative environment.

The position requires an organized, personable, flexible, and assertive person, who possesses ideal communication and time management skills. Individuals will be expected to aid in keeping students on task, developing organizational and time management skills, and assisting with writing skills, note‐taking, and study skill development. Additionally, this individual may assist the Assistant AD with special projects including maintaining office data, developing reports, and producing mass content aimed at student-athlete population through software platforms such as Workday, Navigate, Vector, and Teamworks.

Job Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree
· Experience working with at‐risk student populations within an academic setting
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure
· Strong customer service skills, along with the ability to effectively interact with a diverse group of student athletes, coaches and staff.
· Excellent interpersonal, oral, written communication, and computer skills (MS programs).
· Highly organized and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively
· Willingness to embrace new technologies

Preferred Qualifications:
· Master’s Degree
· Experience working with NCAA student‐athletes
· Mentoring experience
· Familiarity with NCAA eligibility rules
· N4A Member

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Meet weekly/bi-weekly with assigned caseload of student‐athletes via face-to-face meetings.
· Assist students with personalized learning and achievement plans emphasizing time management and study strategies
· Connect and encourage students to utilize on-campus resources
· Maintain student records and generate regular academic progress reports for Academic and Coaching staff(s)
· Assist Academic Support Staff with daily tasks in areas
o Provide general information to undergraduate students about academic-related issues, such as graduation requirements, academic policies/procedures, course planning, and registration.
o Registration and schedule planning for first-year and transfer students
o Schedule and track tutor appointments and generate weekly tutor reports
o Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meetings, programming, and community service events
o Student-athlete welfare and development planning and programming
o Class checking when necessary
· Contribute to student success and retention initiatives
· Maintain confidentiality and adhere to FERPA guidelines regarding student data and correspondence
· Maintain flexible evening and weekend hours

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.

Interested applicants, submit resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Jennifer Alger at jalger@ut.edu
 

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.
Required Attachments
Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment
box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references

Work Schedule
Part-time schedule may not exceed 29 hours per week/1000 hours per calendar year.
Flexibility is important to accommodate evening/weekend hours and scheduling changes



Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission.  Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.


Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.


Additional Information
This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.
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Job DescriptionThe University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate... students.  The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.  UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.
The Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Letters at The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with teaching and research interests in business and professional communication to begin in August 2027. The total teaching load is 3 courses (4 credits each course = 12 total credit hours) per semester over two 15-week semesters per academic year.
This position will contribute to both the undergraduate Communication and Speech Studies (CSS) program and the graduate Master of Professional Communication (MAPC) program. Desired qualifications include readiness to teach undergraduate courses such as SPE 200 Oral Communication, SPE 208 Speech for Business and the Professions, and SPE 308 Group Communication, along with MAPC graduate courses, as well as a willingness to potentially serve in a programmatic leadership role during the pre-tenure process, such as SPE 208 Course Director or Center for Public Speaking Director.
Faculty are expected to be teacher-scholars informed by their area of study when teaching and mentoring students. The ideal candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, have proven experience engaging students in learning by doing, and be available to have teaching availability during the day and the evenings. Tenure-track faculty are additionally expected to maintain a productive scholarly agenda and be engaged on campus.
The Department of Communication is the largest in the College of Arts and Letters, with four undergraduate majors: Communication and Speech Studies; Journalism; Advertising and Public Relations; and Communication and Media Studies. The position sits specifically within the Communication and Speech Studies program and the hiring committee is composed of primarily CSS faculty members. The department also contributes to two interdisciplinary graduate programs, the MA in Professional Communication and the MA in Social and Emerging Media.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. or terminal degree in Communication or another closely related field by the time of appointment.
This position is in beautiful Tampa, Florida. Salary and benefits are competitive. Applications will be reviewed by the committee, with first-round interviews conducted via Zoom and final-round interviews taking place on campus.
Any questions regarding the position may be directed to our Hiring Committee Chair, Dr. Stephen Kromka, via email at skromka@ut.edu.

Please detail what materials are required as part of the application (i.e. CV, Cover Letter, etc.):
- CV
- Cover Letter


In addition, applicant should be prepared to provide name and contact information for three (3) professional references. 
The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.  The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.
 
The College of Arts and Letters (CAL) is a place where theory meets practice and expression meets experience. Guided by faculty who are talented artists and distinguished scholars, students come to CAL to study everything from fleeting snaps to enduring works of classic literature. The College is home to eight collaborative and innovative academic departments: Art and Design, Communication, English and Writing, Film, Animation and New Media, Languages and Linguistics, Music, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre and Dance.
 
As a community of scholars and artists, the College of Arts and Letters engage in cutting-edge creative work, technological innovation, critical scholarly practice, and dialogue with diverse communities. Faculty and students across CAL work with emerging technologies in cutting-edge facilities including the stunning new Ferman Center for the Arts, the Bailey Art Studios and FabLAB, the historic Falk Theatre, the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values, and the Cass media production facilities.
 
The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.
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