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 2026-2027 Cycle 18 runs from September 1 - May 31
Applications open May 18
Upcoming Events / Deadlines for the 2026-2027 BSA Mentorship Program:
June 3 - General Information Session (Zoom)
June 26 - Deadline to submit applications or nominations
July 10 - Mentor acceptance forms due
July 15 - Tips & Tricks for Information Interviews Session (Zoom)
July 17 - Matching preference forms will be sent to all potential mentors and mentees; mentor résumés released to mentee participants; informational interviewing begins
August 14 - Matching preference forms due
August 18 - Round 1 matching process emails sent out
August 24 - Round 2 matching process emails sent out
September 2 - Cycle 18 Kick-Off Meeting
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 18 APPLICATION AND NOMINATION FORMS
The deadline for Mentee Applications and Mentor Nominations is June 26th, 2026.Mentee Application Form
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