STEER-Staff Mentor Application

UB SDM invites faculty and staff (administrative and allied health) who has been at UB SDM a minimum of 2 years to apply to be a STEER mentor. 

Application Deadline

All applications are due by November 6, 2023.

Benefits to Participating

  1. A stipend to support 10 hours (contact and non-contact) time toward mentoring relationship(s) over the 6-month program duration.
  2. Receive training on best practices in mentoring.
  3. Connect with and learn from other mentors.
  4. Opportunities for publications and presentations.
  5. Recognition of service.
  6. Impact the next generation of allied dental health staff.

Staff Mentor Responsibilities and Expectations

  1. Regularly meet with your mentee (monthly meetings are recommended).
    - Develop a mentorship plan with your mentee. Your plan should guide your mentee toward professional advancement.
    - Define and review your mentees career goals and Individual Development Plans so that they are consistent with the recommended milestones for the department and school.
    - Conduct a 6-month review with your mentee and their department chair.
  2. Participate in structured program activities.
    - Participate in a mentor training workshop tentatively scheduled for the week of December 11, 2023.
  3. Meet with all mentors and the SDM Office of EDI semi-annually to monitor and assess mentorships, mentee progress toward meeting professional goals, plans for the coming year, and to evaluate the mentoring program.
  4. Review and follow best practices for mentors.
    - Elements of Effective Mentoring - Office of the Provost - University at Buffalo
    - Best Practices in Faculty Mentoring.pdf (columbia.edu)
    -Career Resources for Allied Dental Health Professionals - ADA

Apply to be a STEER Staff Mentor

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Have you participated in a formal mentoring program previously?
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How many mentees can you support?
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