Position: Trainer Corps Induction Program Mentor
Term Dates: Recruitment in March-April, Onboarding in May, Virtual Mentoring in June-July
The Trainer Corps Induction Program Mentor provides positive insight and personal experience to the multitude of questions a new inductee has as they begin their Trainer Corps experience. The mentor plays a critical role in creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere to the inductees on behalf of the entire Trainer Corps community. Mentors serve in a pseudo-Lead Trainer capacity for inductee CEP Snapshot groups by organizing the planning phase, leading the inductees through preparation and observing the virtual delivery of a CEP Workshop snapshot facilitated by the inductees. Mentors are present during the virtual delivery, but the delivery is facilitated solely by the new inductees. Mentors will also facilitate a feedback session at the end of the delivery with their mentees and participants.
As a Trainer Induction Program Mentor you will:
- Meet and welcome the new class of Trainer Corps inductees into the Trainer Corps community
- Provide guidance and share experience to new Trainer Corps inductees
- Guide new inductees through the four phases of Training NAFSA Style
- Enhance your leadership skills and expand your professional network
Major Functions and Responsibilities
- Participate in the required virtual Induction Program Mentor Preparation Program
- Reach out to your assigned group of inductees to initiate the Planning and Preparation phases of Training NAFSA Style
- Serve in “Lead Trainer” capacity while modeling best/model practices of being on a training team during the planning and preparation phases
- Empower your inductees to ‘Put the Me in the CEP’ while preparing for and delivering a high quality NAFSA training
- Assist with the logistics of the virtual snapshot training coordination
- Facilitate a feedback and connection discussion with the inductees and the snapshot participants following the delivery of the snapshot
- Attend virtual Trainer Corps Summer Gathering if schedule allows
- Continue to connect with group of inductees as needed to provide guidance and advice
All NAFSA leaders are expected to foster an inclusive environment and seek to learn and understand the multicultural perspectives of the committee/team, our constituents, and stakeholders to align with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement. An expression of leadership in this area includes:
- Engaging the committee/team to identify and implement strategies for increased personal outreach, recruitment, and onboarding for all, especially diversity-focused and underrepresented groups
- Increasing accessibility and participation from underrepresented groups, individuals, and institutions
- Expanding educational content within the committees’ purview through intentional outreach and recruitment of diverse presenters and institutional types in partnership with various NAFSA groups
Commitment
Total commitment: Approximately 14 hours
Late April/Early May:
- Virtual Preparation Program (approximately 2 hours)
June/July:
- Coordinating and facilitating a series of team planning and preparation meetings (approximately 6-8 hours)
- Organizing with NAFSA PLS staff the logistics for the virtual delivery of CEP Workshop snapshot (approximately 1-2 hours)
- Attend delivery and conduct feedback (1 1/2 -2 hours)
- Follow up guidance to individual inductees (varies, as needed)
How to Get Involved
A call for Induction Program Mentors with a link to express interest will be sent to the entire Trainer Corps community in March-April.
Selection of Mentors
The Trainer Corps leadership selects and appoints the Induction Program Mentors each year.
