The Office of People and Culture, in collaboration with Human Resources, is currently recruiting the third cohort of the Staff Mentoring Program. This initiative pairs early-career staff members with mid-to-senior-level leaders, as mentees and mentors, respectively. The program supports mentees in career development through mentorship, networking and educational opportunities.

Active, full-time staff members are encouraged to apply. Campus members are invited to nominate staff members as mentors or mentees.

Apply or nominate someone today. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 17.

If you have any questions or for more information, please contact Armando Martinez, director of community and connection, at amarti30@syr.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• What are the eligibility requirements for a mentor?
  A successful mentor candidate will:
  • Be an active, full-time staff member with the title of associate director, or above
  • Have at least seven years of professional experience
  • Have at least one year of combined, full-time, active Syracuse University work history
  • Be in good standing, as confirmed by Human Resources
• What are the eligibility requirements for a mentee?
  A successful mentee candidate will:
  • Be an active, full-time staff member of Syracuse University
  • Have up to seven years of professional experience
  • Not be involved in or participating in a formal mentorship program within Syracuse University
  • Be in good standing, as confirmed by Human Resources
• What is the time commitment for the program?
  Mentors and mentees are expected to attend an orientation, welcome and closing receptions, quarterly social outings and monthly meetings. Additionally, optional programming is available to mentors and mentees.
• What is the application and selection process?
  Staff members will submit an application, which will be reviewed by a selection committee of select staff and previous participants. Mentors and mentees will be selected to advance based on experience, their short answer responses and potential matching.
• Do I get to choose my mentor/mentee?
  Selected participants will have an opportunity to rank their preferred match. While a top-choice match is not guaranteed, the committee carefully considers rankings and applications to support the best possible match.
• What can I expect as a mentee?
  Mentees will have an opportunity to develop leadership skills, connect with University leaders, receive personalized guidance and coaching, make progress on career goals and build their network within the University.
• What can I expect as a mentor?
  Mentors will have the opportunity to shape and inspire future leaders at the University, receive support from the Office of People and Culture with their mentee and play a critical role in supporting employee engagement and retention.