UCR Staff Mentoring Program
UCR Staff Mentoring Program
The UCR Staff Mentoring Program is designed to provide developmental opportunities for both mentors and mentees. The goal of the program is to promote professional and personal development among staff by connecting them with others who can advise, coach, and guide them, as well as help them understand the environment in which they are operating.
The program is based on the premise that mentoring in the workplace is a one-to-one relationship where the mentor is viewed as an adult educator and the mentee is an adult learner. A successful relationship is one in which the mentor has an opportunity to share knowledge and experience through interactive “teaching” and the mentee has an opportunity to engage in active “learning.” The mentor-mentee relationship is based on openness, respect, and trust. Confidentiality is a key element in the success of the relationship.
Materials are available for both mentors and mentees to help support a successful mentoring relationship. The program is voluntary, but assistance is provided in helping match mentors with mentees.
Any questions regarding the program should be directed to Sue Anderson,
(951) 827-3145 or sue.anderson@ucr.edu.
The Mentor Role
Mentoring requires patience, specific skills, and characteristics some of which include:
- Open mindedness
- Empathy
- Being a lifelong learner
- Good communication skills
- Responsible
- Expertise in a given area
- Knowledge of the University environment
There are many benefits to being a mentor. These include:
- Enhanced mentoring skills such as coaching, consulting, and teaching
- The opportunity to “give back”
- A sense of accomplishment
- Gaining new knowledge and skills
- Energized enthusiasm for growth.
Download Mentor Application Form Here
Completed applications should be forwarded to Sue Anderson, Education and Development Coordinator , Human Resources, or sue.anderson@ucr.edu
The Mentee Role
A successful mentee is willing to take an active, collaborative role in their learning. They are prepared for what their mentor will require of them, including:
- Realistic expectations – share in the responsibility for achieving a positive outcome from the relationship
- Mutual effort and collaboration – responding to the mentor’s direction and advice
- Readiness for challenge and learning – devising strategies to solve problems and following through with actions to fulfill specific objectives
The mentee receives many benefits from the mentoring relationship. Some of these include:
- Interaction with more seasoned staff
- Personal encouragement which increases motivation and self-esteem
- Additional knowledge and professional skills
- The opportunity to ask specific questions and receive one-on-one feedback
- Opportunity to participate in networking opportunities outside their usual environment
- Support and guidance in their career development plan
Download Mentee Application Form Here
Completed applications should be forwarded to
Sue Anderson, Education and Development Coordinator, Human Resources or
sue.anderson@ucr.edu
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