Ambassador Program for New Managers

As you navigate听your first year at the University, Employee Development听would like to provide support through our Ambassador Program. This program will individually match seasoned leaders with new managers on campus.

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The Ambassador Program will offer an informal听mentor/mentee experience during the spring semester (February - June). The time commitment will be entirely up to the participants and is not intended to add to already busy schedules.

Guidelines

Check in twice a month from February to June.

Have coffee or lunch

Invite mentees to an
event on campus听

Share how you join a listserv
on campus or distribution list

Invite mentees to join
you at a meeting

Mentees

Expectations:

  • Be open to exploring a new culture
  • Be patient as you learn new policies, processes, and systems
  • Approach your work with a sense of curiosity
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Benefits of having a mentor:

  • Learn about the culture and receive assistance in navigating campus life
  • Receive guidance in understanding University policies and processes
  • Exposure to a network of dedicated staff willing to assist in your transition to the new role
  • Receive academic, professional, and personal support from someone who's been through it
  • The opportunity to develop new and/or different perspectives
  • Increase career networks and greater organizational exposure

Mentors

Expectations:

  • Provide insight on how your mentee can navigate the 涩里番下载 culture
  • Be open and candid
  • Maintain the confidentiality of the mentee
  • Share your story, your challenges, and successes
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Benefits of being a mentor:

  • Increase your professional network
  • Enhance your people skills in such areas as leadership, interpersonal skills, and communication
  • Obtain personal satisfaction by making a difference to the career development of another professional听

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