The BSA Mentorship Program is a volunteer program, coordinated by the Career Development Committee (CDC), that pairs experienced campus staff members (mentors) with staff who are looking to develop themselves professionally (mentees). Participants have the opportunity to build connections, explore challenges, and better understand the Berkeley organizational culture.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The 2024-2025 Cycle 16 runs from September 1 - May 31
Applications open in May
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
The Mentorship Program is open to ALL campus individuals, regardless of job classification/level/title code, so that we can promote and provide this opportunity to all those who wish to participate.
Mentees should be motivated to pursue professional development. Prospective mentees can be at ANY job classification, job level/experience, or in any job title code. Mentees can only participate in the Program once.
Mentors should be enthusiastic about contributing to the development of campus staff. Prospective mentors can be at ANY job classification, job level/experience, or in any job title code. Staff in the Continuing Educator classification are also eligible to participate as Mentors.
We recommend that potential mentees and mentors consult their department HR Partner to confirm their job classification prior to applying to the program. You may also visit Berkeley Human Resources: Job Classifications for a general description of career categories & levels. To view descriptions of specific job standards, please visit the Berkeley Job Builder tool (link is external).
CYCLE 16 APPLICATION AND NOMINATION FORMS
The deadline for Mentee Applications and Mentor Nominations is June 28th, 2024.
The mentee application form can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Iy8zYqCRNcxVmui706OKCVls3JdzWTzlq5Q0rDifr6w/
The mentor nomination form can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dNdSSewLVf3oaThhzBt2aQE3OjlwhArmmuYyTUneo5A/
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Mentors are identified by their colleagues through a campus-wide nomination process.- Mentors are nominated by their colleagues or volunteer themselves
- Mentees apply to participate and receive guidance through the application and matching process
- Participants meet and network, mentees contact mentors to set up informational interviews
- After meeting, participants submit their match preferences & mutual matches are identified
- Once matched, the mentor and mentee establish goals for the mentorship relationship
CONTACT US
If you have any questions or would like to join the BSA Career Development Committee, please send an email to bsamentorship@berkeley.edu