Participate in a fantastic opportunity to help you grow and develop as a professional! The ACSN Mentor Program allows you to connect with fellow members in a meaningful way, while also supporting your work as an alumni career services professional and furthering the strength and success of the profession.
Who this is for:
- New ACSN Professionals: Alumni Career Services professionals who are relatively new to the field of Alumni Career Services, and who want to gain insight into best practices as they grow as professionals in the field.
- Mid-Career ACSN Professionals: Alumni Career Services professionals who have 3-7 years of experience in Alumni Career Services, who want to continue growing their program and expertise, while connecting with fellow members.
- Experienced ACSN Professionals: Experienced Alumni Career Services professionals with extensive experience in Alumni Career Services, who want to further the strength and success of the profession while also giving back to fellow members and growing as professionals.
How you can participate:
- Mentee: Alumni Career Services professional who would like to learn from a more experienced colleague
- Mentor: Alumni Career Services professional would like to share advice and knowledge with a less experienced colleague
- Peer Mentor: Alumni Career Services professional who would like to engage with and learn from a colleague at their same level
How this works:
- Timeline: January - August 2024
- Matching: Mentors are matched for “best fit,” taking into account years of experience, commonality of workplace environment, etc.
- Meetings: Mentor pairs create a unique mentoring relationship that works best for both partners. The frequency of meetings and topics of discussion will be agreed upon by each unique pair.
Deadline to Apply: Monday, January 15, 2024
The ACSN Mentor Program is a member benefit for professional, individual, and student members. Eligibility for other member types will be determined on a case by case basis. After becoming a member, you may apply as either a mentor or mentee.
Here’s what past participants have said about the value of our mentor program:
“….most of us have small staffs, it is so good to have colleagues to turn to when making decisions about programming, vendors/products, successes. I found it invaluable.”
“Having perspective from a different institution is valuable.”
“People starting out in this field can benefit from the wisdom of those who have been doing this for years. No need to reinvent the wheel!”
“I love that ACSN is taking the lead and this would not have happened if ACSN didn't put it together so THANK YOU!”
