Transcript UCOP Mentorship Program

Mentee Quotes
“My mentor had the wisdom to quickly figure out who I am and the guidance I
needed. Even at a late stage in my career path, he gave me a window into how others see
me, increased my confidence and sense of value to OP, and helped me clarify personal
values I had never articulated.” – Patti Meagher, Communications (2013-2014)
”The UCOP Mentorship Program provides for an excellent learning opportunity and
can serve as a valuable asset in your career development plan.” - Cheryl Bennett, External
Relations (2011-2012)
“The mentor program was invaluable to me. I gained a better understanding of UCOP
dynamics, met some great new people and learned a ton from my mentor. I’d do it again in
a heartbeat.” – Danielle McNamara – Education Partnerships (2011-2012)
“My Mentor provided me with the inspiration and motivation to achieve an
unprecedented level of career development. I achieved 3 levels of trade level certification
and completed a number of UC Learning Center class opportunities.” – Matthew Leet –
Building & Administrative Services (2013-2014)
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Program Highlights
 9-month volunteer program pairs experienced leaders
and professionals across OP departments with career
staff who seek to develop themselves professionally
 Supportive structure in which participants can
cultivate contacts, explore challenges, and enhance
effectiveness as they design their personal growth and
career paths
 Provides the opportunity to gather information,
develop peer support, learn more about management,
and better understand the organizational culture of
the Office of the President.
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Benefits of the Mentorship Program
For the Office of the President
 Strengthen institutional culture
 Leverage talent across organization
 Increase “workplace satisfaction” of individuals involved in
mentoring
 Uncover latent talent
 Increase communication within UCOP, particularly nonhierarchical pathways
 Positively impacts engagement and retention
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Benefits of the Mentorship Program
For Mentors
 Transference of expertise; opportunities to translate values and
strategies into actions
 Gain insights and alternative perspectives about other areas of the
University
 Opportunity to practice coaching skills
 Increased support for the University’s missions and goals
For Mentees
 Expansion of professional network
 Increased self-awareness and discipline
 Potential to accelerate development and growth
 Positive and constructive feedback on professional development
issues
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The Facts about the Program
The UCOP Mentorship Program IS a program that
 Allows successful individuals – mentors – to share wise
counsel, knowledge, coaching, and advice with mentees
 Highlights mentors’ interpersonal skills
 Encourages mentees’ professional development
The UCOP Mentorship Program is NOT
 An orientation program for new employees
 An automatic means for promotions
 A determination of level of performance (via acceptance
into the program)
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Participation in the Program
Mentors
 Well-respected, loyal advisors and coaches who are willing
to share their experiences
 Experienced UCOP managers and professionals
 Employed at UC for at least 2 years, 1 year at UCOP
(recommended)
Mentees
 Apply to the program (target is 20-25 mentees, depending
on size of mentor pool)
 Career employees
 Employed at UC / UCOP for at least 1 year (recommended)
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Timeline Overview for 2015
 August
• Mentee applications due August 7
• Mentee selection
• Collect mentor resumes
 September
• Reception for mentees and mentors to meet and mingle
and other orientation activities
• Mentees state preferences
• Pairings confirmed
October
• Program begins
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Support
The Mentorship Program Team will provide day-to-day support for the
program.
 Linda Klink
email: [email protected] Phone: 510-987-0673
 Karen Arnold
email: [email protected] Phone 510-987-9488
Website:
http://hrop.ucop.edu/employees/trng_dvlpmnt/ucop_mentorship.html
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