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The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites early career staff professionals and administrators to participate in the Staff Mentoring Program. The initiative fosters a one-year partnership between early career staff and administrators. Mentees strengthen their knowledge of the organization, learn new approaches, and expand their network of colleagues. Mentors gain new perspectives and help shape the university’s future leaders.
Attendees will benefit from professional photography, instructional resources, educational opportunities, receptions, social gatherings, and more.
Gabriela Vazquez Jimenez (pictured with glasses) and mentor Beth Wagner (far right) at the opening reception for the Staff Mentoring Program. (Photo courtesy of Diversity & Inclusion)
Gabriela Vázquez Jiménez, a management specialist in the Department of Public Administration and International Affairs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, is the program’s first group of mentors. She says she has experienced significant personal growth, especially in her confidence and ability to connect with others.
“When I arrived, I was new to the university and to Syracuse, and I was mentored by Beth Wagner (associate director of budget and administration in the College of Arts and Sciences), a Syracuse native with over 20 years of experience at the university. The conditions were perfect for me,” says Vázquez Jiménez. “I highly recommend this program if you want to grow, learn more about the institution and its operations, and expand your network while connecting with a variety of learning opportunities.”
This program is open to all staff. Anyone who is a member of a marginalized identity is strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply or nominate a colleague. To be considered as a mentor or mentee, you must complete an application and submit a current resume. The deadline for all applications is Wednesday, October 23rd.
Mentee qualifications:
A full-time active staff member with up to five years of career experience In good professional standing as verified by Human Resources Not currently receiving instruction as part of a formal university program
Mentor qualification:
A full-time active staff member with the title of Associate Director or above, or equivalent responsibility, with at least 5 years of professional experience Verified by a minimum of 1 year of combined full-time active Syracuse University work experience Be in good professional standing Human Resources does not currently offer mentorship as part of a formal university program
For more information, please attend the Staff Mentoring Program Information Session on Thursday, October 17th at 2pm or email the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
