EBAN Mentor Application 2021 – 2022 | Alumni Programs

Program Overview

Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor for the Elon Black Alumni Network’s Student Engagement And Development (SEAD) Mentorship Program. We are looking for dedicated mentors to match with 25 current juniors or seniors at Elon University. Matching will be based on either the career interests or desired living location of students (mentees). This is a virtual mentorship program so mentors should be prepared to use technology in order to communicate with mentee. The time commitment is approximately 2 -3 hours a month from February 2022 – May 2022. Please note that the time commitment estimate includes participating in the EBAN Mentorship Bootcamp Series with your mentee (1 – 1.5 hours each session) and communicating with your mentor and the EBAN SEAD Committee (~1 hour). Times will vary depending on the pair and the goal(s) established. We anticipate that there will be more communication/time spent at the beginning of the program to ensure that all pairs are matched and have a steady communication flow with each other and SEAD committee

The objective of the EBAN mentorship program is to help black identified students identify potential steps (goals) for their life after Elon. Goals could include applying for jobs/internships, putting together a portfolio of work for distribution, conducting informational interviews and more. As a mentor, you will serve as a guide and/or coach to provide insider information and advice in order to help the mentee achieve their post-graduation goals. This is a great opportunity for alumni to give back to Elon students, re-engage with other Elon alumni and further develop mentoring skills.

Program Structure

Selected alumni will be paired with a current Elon undergraduate student. We tend to have twice as many alumni apply to become mentors than students so pairings are made based on the career interests of the students (mentee). If you are not selected as a mentor, there are other opportunities to engage students such as leading a session during the Mentorship Bootcamp Series and/or conducting informational interviews with students.

The program will consist of attending twice a month virtual professional skill-building sessions, Mentorship Bootcamp Series, with your mentee. After the Mentorship Bootcamp Series, your mentee will select a topic or professional goal to focus on with you.

While each mentor pair relationship will be unique, the basic participation requirements include:

Participation in twice a month, real-time Mentorship Bootcamp Series (every Sunday starting in the beginning of February)
Communication with Mentee (February-May)
Commitment to the mentoring relationship for at least 1 academic semester
Communicate with SEAD Committee Member to update about challenges and progress
Complete end of year program survey

The selection timeline is as follows:

Mentor Application Deadline January 17, 2022
Notification of Acceptance January 31, 2022
Notification of Pairing – During program orientation

EBAN Mentor Application

Thank you for your interest in being the Elon Black Alumni Network mentorship program! Please submit application below.

Name (First, Last)*
Ex. Jane Smith '05
Elon Graduation Class*
Applicant Email*
Applicant Phone Number*
Applicant Mailing Address (including city/state/zip)*
Preferred Method of Contact*
Preferred Pronouns*
- He/Him
- She/Her
- They/Them
- Ze/Zem
Degree(s) Earned*
What was your major (minor, if applicable) while attending Elon University?*
What organizations and activities did you participate in while at Elon?*
Additional degrees and or certifications earned:
Mentorship Commitment Questions
The SEAD Mentorship program is a virtual mentorship program which means that most interactions between you and your mentee will happen online or over the phone. In some cases, depending on the location of the mentor/mentee pair, there may be opportunities to meet in-person but this is rare. In order to find your best fit match, it is important for us to understand your commitment capabilities and your communication preferences.
Did you serve as an EBAN mentor in previous years?*
- Yes
- No
Have you served as a mentor for another organization? If yes, please describe the type of mentoring.
Are you able to mentor for the entire spring semester from February 2022 – May 2022 ?*
- Yes
- No
For the EBAN Mentorship Bootcamp Series, what is your preferred meeting time?*
General Information About You
Please fill out the following questions in its entirety. We want to make sure we create pairings that make sense for both the mentee and the mentor. We will do our best to match mentees and mentors in the same industries, however, there may be instances where it makes more sense to create a pairing based on geographic location or networking potential. The more details you can provide about your experiences and networks, the more this will help us in pairing students.
In 3 sentences, pleased describe your current career occupation?*
If applicable, what other fields, industries, sectors have you worked in?*
What regions do you have a strong network or connection to? Please check all that apply.*
Why are you interested in becoming a EBAN SEAD Mentor?*
What advice would you give a current Black Elon student?*
What does your experience as an Elon student and alumna/us mean to you?*
What experiences have you had that will contribute to you being a great mentor?*
Is there anything else we should know or consider for your application? Does your current company have internship programs for students or entry level programs recent graduates?*
Are you interested in presenting a topic during the EBAN Mentorship Bootcamp? (Presentations are expected to last one to one and half hours. Potential topics will include: Interview basics, networking 101, Resumes 101, soft skills basics.) If yes, please indicate which topic or topics and or any suggestions you have.*
If you are not paired as a mentor, would you be willing to participate in other EBAN activities?*

Program Overview

Program Structure

EBAN Mentor Application

Mentorship Commitment Questions

General Information About You