FY24 FAS Staff Mentoring Program

Overview

The FAS Staff Mentoring Program gives FAS staff the opportunity to connect and learn from one another. Mentees receive access to expertise, support, and guidance, as well as the opportunity to expand their professional network. Since its pilot launch in 2007, more than 600 FAS staff have participated in the Mentoring Program. Please review the criteria and dates below to determine if you're eligible to apply for this program and can make the time committment. Those who do not meet all criteria will not be accepted into the program and your registration will be approved pending an eligibility check. 

Application criteria includes:

  • Full-time benefits eligible staff member.
  • Job grades 53-58.
  • Has been in their role for at least one year.
  • Has manager approval to participate in the program.
  • Demonstrates strong performance in their role.
  • Indicates a desire for continued professional development, self growth, and professional networking opportunities.
  • Able to commit to the FAS Staff Mentoring Program and attend all monthly group meetings.

Thank you for your interest in FY24' FAS Staff Mentoring. The program is full so registrations are no longer being accepted.
 

Mentoring Rings
 

The Mentoring Program offers mentoring rings (i.e. group mentoring) to give participants a broader group of peers and mentors to connect with and learn from. Each mentoring ring includes approximately five mentees and two mentors. Participants must commit to monthly meetings of 60 to 90 minutes from November through June. In addition, all participants must also be able to attend the sessions listed below:
 

PROGRAM DATES ARE SHOWN BELOW:
 

  • Mentor Orientation: Thursday, October 12, 2023 – 10 – 11AM
  • Program Orientation: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – 1 – 2:30PM 
  • Career Development Session 1: Wednesday, December 6, 2023 – 12 – 1:30PM
  • Career Development Session 2: Monday, March 4, 2024 – 12 – 1:30PM  
  • Career Development Session 3: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – 11AM – 12:30PM
  • Capstone Closing Event: Thursday, June 13, 2024 – 12 – 2PM 


Mentoring Program Goals
 

  • Cultivate a sense of FAS community, connectedness, and collaboration.
    Through regular interactions and joint learning, mentoring rings naturally form a community in which mentees can grow, explore ideas, celebrate success, and find support.
  • Professional Development
    Participants will learn how to recognize and develop career goals, create a professional network, and identify skill gaps.  There is a special focus on resume building, interview skills, and creating a top-notch LinkedIn site.
  • Build an inclusive culture that creates diverse networks within FAS for advancement and growth. Mentoring rings enable mentees to connect on a broader level with staff from across the FAS. Group discussions provide insight into different roles/units in the FAS and create an environment that encourages career exploration.
  • Promote a culture of learning.
    Participants learn from each other and are encouraged to share what they have learned with colleagues in their department/unit. Reciprocal mentoring is encouraged, with all members of the mentoring ring contributing and encouraging each other to invest in continued learning and self growth. 

If you have a questions about this program or are interested in serving as a mentor, please email Kat Bliss or Jess Bowne at hr_programs@fas.harvard.edu