Mentors

Being a mentor means being part of a student’s career path.

It’s a win for everyone. Students develop targeted skills under your guidance, and you enhance your own leadership skills and experience.

What is required of a mentor?

Mentor time commitment: 1-2 hours/week
Student time commitment: 10 hours/week
Connect your student with department staff as well as outside departments that would support their professional goals and development
Provide professional mentoring in a 1-on-1 setting, helping your student navigate the professional setting and work on a team
Provide meaningful project(s) for your student to complete, support and coach them throughout their projects
Provide opportunities for your student to learn about and experience the organization’s culture, including attending meetings when appropriate
Have conversations about your student’s career goals and connecting them with people and opportunities to help them achieve those goals

The opportunity to increase your leadership, management, and mentoring experience
A dedicated student who can focus on department needs and unfinished projects
A great opportunity to assess future talent for your department or organization
A student’s fresh perspective within your department
A chance to give and share your expertise