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UCOP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 2014-2015

UCOP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 2014-2015. University of California Office of the President. Definition of Mentorship.

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UCOP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 2014-2015

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  1. UCOP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM2014-2015 University of California Office of the President

  2. Definition of Mentorship The UCOP Mentorship Program is a 9-month volunteer program that pairs experienced leaders and professionals across departments at the Office of the President with career staff who seek to develop themselves professionally. The program provides a supportive structure in which participants can cultivate contacts, explore challenges, and enhance effectiveness as they design their personal growth and career paths at the Office of the President. The program also 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.

  3. 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 non-hierarchical pathways • Positively impact retention

  4. 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

  5. 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)

  6. Participation in the Program Mentors • Well-respected, loyal advisors and coaches who are willing to share their experiences • Experienced UCOP managers and professionals (PSS 5 and above) • 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 at PSS 1 – MSP 1 classifications • Employed at UC / UCOP for at least 1 year (recommended)

  7. Timeline Overview for 2012 • August • Mentee applications due August 15 • Evaluation of mentee applications • Mentee/Mentor selection • September • Reception for mentees and mentors to meet and mingle and other orientation activities.

  8. Support Team The Mentorship Program Team will provide day-to-day governance and oversight for the program. Local UCOP Human Resources team includes: • John Fox • Linda Klink • Jeanie Urban

  9. Additional Information UCOP Local Human Resources: • John Fox email: john.fox@ucop.edu phone: 510-987-0314 • Linda Klink email: linda.klink@ucop.edu Phone: 510-987-0673 • Jeanie Urban email: jeanie.urban@ucop.edu Phone 510-987-0237 Website: UCOP Mentorship Program

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