IU Indianapolis Staff Mentoring Program
Fostering meaningful connections that promote staff development, professional growth, and knowledge sharing through structured mentoring relationships.
Join the Program - Submit Your Application
Applications Open. Deadline to apply is September 8th, 2026.
Apply as a MENTOR Apply as a MENTEE
Program Overview
The IU Indianapolis Staff Mentoring Program is a campus-wide initiative that connects staff across schools, departments, and experience levels through structured mentoring relationships. Participants are thoughtfully matched based on their interests, experiences, and professional goals, creating opportunities to build meaningful connections, share knowledge, explore career pathways, and support professional growth.
Why Participate?
Whether you're seeking guidance, looking to expand your network, or interested in helping others grow, the Staff Mentoring Program offers meaningful opportunities for both mentors and mentees.
Benefits for Mentors
Develop leadership and coaching skillsShare expertise and institutional knowledge
Expand your network across campus
Support growth of colleagues
Benefits for Mentees
Expand your professional networkReceive guidance and support
Explore career pathways
Strengthen skills and confidence
Program Focus Areas
Networking:
Build relationships across departments, units, and levels.
Institutional Engagement:
Gain a deeper understanding of IU Indianapolis culture, processes, and opportunities.
Career Development & Exploration:
Explore career pathways, strengthen skills, and establish professional goals.
Eligibility
Full-time IU Indianapolis staff across all schools, units, and ranks are encouraged to apply as mentors or mentees.Become a Mentee:
- Complete the program application- Discuss the time commitment with your supervisor
Become a Mentor:
- Complete the program application- Must be full time staff with at least two (2) years' work experience at IU Indianapolis
Roles and Responsibilities
Mentors
Provide guidance and encouragement
Share knowledge and experiences
Help identify development goals
Meet regularly with mentees
Mentees
Establish professional goals
Actively engage in the relationship
Come prepared to meetings
Remain open to feedback
Program Timeline
August – Applications Open
September – Participants Matched
October – Orientation & Program Launch
April – Mid-Year Check-In
September – Program Completion
Optional networking and group mentoring opportunities will be offered throughout the program year.
FAQs
The Staff Mentoring Program is open to full-time IU Indianapolis staff across all schools, units, and ranks. Mentors must have at least two years of exprience on the IU Indianapolis campus.
Participants are matched based on their interests, experiences, professional goals, and development needs to help create meaningful mentoring relationships.
The program runs for one year. Mentors and mentees are expected to meet regularly throughout the program, and mentors commit to spending at least 25 hours with their mentee during the program year.
While every effort is made to match participants, placement depends on the availability of suitable mentors and mentees. Additional networking and group mentoring opportunities may be available throughout the program year.