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Become an AHEPPP Mentor

Since 2016, AHEPPP’s Mentoring Program has connected new and seasoned professionals to promote an environment of guidance, support, and resource sharing among our members.

Application Deadline:  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Position Description: An AHEPPP mentor positively supports and encourages professional development and growth. Acting as a resource, they are a trusted advisor that a mentee is able to turn to with questions and concerns. Both mentors and mentees, dedicated to the partnership, will experience personal and professional growth as they navigate the ins and outs of the AHEPPP organization, parent and family programming and higher education.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend Mentor training
  • Participate in Mentor Cohort meetings
  • Make monthly with your mentee. This can be in the form or a phone/video call, email, or other mode of outreach
  • Share articles, books, and other publications that may be of interest for your mentee
  • Share relevant resources and conferences that may be of interest
  • Meet up at the AHEPPP National Conference (if attending)

Desired Qualifications:

  • Have at least 3+ years of experience in the field of Parent/Family relations
  • Mentee with a minimum of 2+ years of experience in an AHEPPP mentee/mentor relationship or served on an AHEPPP committee can opt-in to be an AHEPPP mentor
  • Passion for professional development and family relations
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

Mentors will receive a digital badge credential and a certificate of completion for participating.

Apply to be an AHEPPP Mentor

What is a Mentee?

A mentee is an AHEPPP member who has a desire to broaden their professional development in their field of parent and family programming and/or AHEPPP leadership. Mentees also have a willingness to be advised, trained, and counseled by a mentor. Mentees can be new or veteran members of the Association. Mentees can be either brand new to higher education or mid to senior-level professionals with vast experience and less than 3 years of working with parents/families.
Learn more about the program here.