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STRIVE Mentoring

STRIVE Mentoring strengthens the USC research administration network by fostering mutually beneficial mentoring relationships.

Mentoring program overview

STRIVE Mentoring offers new and experienced research administrators a unique opportunity for professional development, cultivating a supportive network for mentees and harnessing the collective expertise of mentors.

Program length: 12 months

What to expect:

Participants in STRIVE Mentoring will attend a mentor training session or mentee orientation session at the start of the program. The inaugural cohort will begin in July.

Each month, mentor and mentee will be responsible for arranging a time to meet to work toward identified professional development goal(s). There will be a mid-program check-in meeting, as well a program wrap-up meeting upon successful completion of STRIVE Mentoring.

STRIVE Mentoring is not intended to replace department-specific training, formal training or onboarding activities within the hiring unit; it is designed to provide individual development opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

Anyone in research administration at USC who meets the criteria below may apply.

To be considered for STRIVE Mentoring as a mentor, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be employed within the USC system in a research administration or grants administration role for no less than 18 months. 
  • Attend the mentor training session at the start of the program (held virtually via Teams).
  • Commit to participating in the full program, including monthly meetings and a mid-program check-in meeting.
  • NOT participate as a mentor to one of your direct/indirect reports.
  • CRA is preferred but not required.

To be considered for STRIVE Mentoring as a mentee, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be able to identify a professional development goal(s) achievable within the program duration OR demonstrate a desire to learn about research administration broadly or a specific area within research administration.
  • Attend the mentee orientation at the start of the program (held virtually via Teams).
  • Commit to participating in the full program, including monthly meetings and a mid-program check-in meeting.

 

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