Apply to become a mentor or mentee with the Health Sciences Staff Mentorship Program. Develop a support network that will enhance your work experience.
Mentee Application Mentor Application
UNM Health Sciences employees open to exploring a mentee/mentor relationship can apply to take part in the UNM HSC Mentorship Program. The HSC Mentorship Program will begin accepting applications on March 3, 2025 and the Application Deadline is April 11, 2025.
The mission of the HSC Staff Mentorship Program is to provide staff with training resources, to explore growth opportunities and to expand networking within the University.
The HSC Staff Mentorship program is brought to you by Rebecca Napier, Vice President Finance & Administration, HSC, in collaboration with the university's Human Resources department. With Rebecca Napier's executive sponsorship and HR's training resources, the newly revamped program is more structured and formalized in a way that will promote maximum growth and opportunity for both mentors and mentees.
All professional development workshops and events in the program are designed to promote the strengths and career potential of the mentees. Workshops are designed to help mentees identify and promote their strengths and skills and develop leadership skills. Mentors are encouraged to attend a few of the workshops with their mentee.
In addition to attending the workshops. Mentors and mentees are expected to meet once a month (in person, virtual etc.) for program duration, and complete the monthly check-in forms.
At the end of the program cohort, mentors and mentees who complete the program requirements receive a certificate of completion. To complete the program, mentees (and mentors) must complete the evaluations as part of the program cycle.
Mentees are required to attend at least three of the development sessions provided in order to complete the program.
The goal is to help improve the mentee's knowledge, skills and abilities as well as to understand the HSC culture. Mentors and mentees also have opportunities to network and exchange ideas.
Qualities sought in mentors:
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NOTE: Participation in the HSC Mentorship Program does not in any way guarantee advancement, promotion or salary increases. The program is meant to inspire and support a rewarding and evolving career at UNM. The program is designed to help provide excelling staff members with support and resources to help grow their career.
The program should inspire career growth and development, while not interfering or imposing upon an employee’s responsibility to their position, particularly with regards to release time. A mentee in the mentoring program can expect to devote two to three hours a month toward the program and a mentor can expect to devote one to two hours a month.
June 2025 - December 2025 workshops.
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Orientation Session - June 4th, 2025, Noon – 2pm |
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Workshop 1 - Strengths Finder 7/8/2025 10:00 – 11:30am Strengths Finder is a tool designed to help individuals identify their unique strengths across 34 different themes. By focusing on what people naturally do best, it encourages personal growth and development. For teams, StrengthsFinder fosters better collaboration by highlighting each member's strengths, helping team members understand how to leverage their diverse abilities for greater synergy. It promotes a strengths-based culture, improving communication, increasing engagement, and enhancing overall team performance by ensuring that tasks align with each person’s natural talents. |
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Workshop 2 - Emotional Intelligence/Resiliency 8/5/2025 10:00 – 11:30am Emotional intelligence plays a critical role in your success as an individual. Emotional intelligence includes self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. This workshop will help you develop your emotional intelligence and improve your effectiveness in whatever roles you play. We will also look at ways to increase your resiliency when confronting change. |
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Workshop 3 - Navigating Your Career 9/2/2025 10:00 – 11:30am Waving a wand won’t make a dream opportunity magically appear. It takes asking for what you want and being bold. Participants identify their “bold ask,” the key people they need to influence, and the strategies and techniques for capturing the hearts and minds of even their most skeptical stakeholders.
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Workshop 4 - Leadership 10/7/2025 10:00 – 11:30am
Fundamental Beliefs of Trust & Inspire Leaders explores five beliefs that transform how leaders think and behave. Trust & Inspire leaders have an expansive view of people and leadership. They deeply understand and are guided by fundamental beliefs about human effectiveness. The cumulative effect of these beliefs creates a Trust & Inspire leadership mindset. |
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Workshop 5 - Navigating Change 11/4/2025 10:00 – 11:30am
When we recognize that change follows a predictable pattern, we can learn to manage our reactions and understand how to navigate change, both functionally and emotionally. This allows us to consciously determine how to best move forward—even in the most challenging stages. Change: How to Turn Uncertainty Into Opportunity helps individuals and leaders learn how to successfully navigate any workplace change to improve results. |
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Closeout Session - December 2025, Date/Time TBD |
UNM HSC Staff Mentorship Program
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