St. Mike's Mentorship Program: Returning Mentor and Senior Mentor Application 2021-2022

Introduction to USMC

The University of St. Michael’s College is one of seven colleges that comprise the University of Toronto’s Arts & Science division. Originally founded in 1852 by an order of Catholic priests known as the Basilian Fathers, our motto of “teach me goodness, discipline and knowledge” helps set the tone for life on campus. With over 5,000 students and spanning more than 10 acres, St. Mike’s is one of the largest Colleges at UofT and provides an idyllic home to the 550 students who choose to live in our College dormitories. Although affiliated with the UofT at the undergraduate level, St. Michael’s remains a university in its own right through its acclaimed graduate programs in the Faculty of Theology. St Mike’s welcomes students from all backgrounds and faith traditions who want to be a part of its community.

What is Mentorship?

The University of St. Michael's College Mentorship Program is an Office of Student Life initiative which helps first year students make the successful transition to university life and the USMC community through mentor relationships with senior students. 

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience with:

- peer mentorship
- community-building
- student life initiatives
- leading a small team (for Senior Mentors)
- managing projects and events (for Senior Mentors)
 

Mentors and Senior Mentors can play a significant role in shaping the first year experience of new students to St. Mike's. This role will require up to 3 hours per week, and at times more during peak activity periods, such as training.

Co-Curricular Record (CCR) recognition is available for this position

If you have any questions about St. Mike's Mentorship, or this application, please contact the program Coordinators at usmcmentors@gmail.com or Emma Graham at emmak.graham@utoronto.ca

Position Description

For the 2021-2022 year, this mentorship program is designed to support as many first year students as possible throughout summer online mentorship and in person/virtually during the school year depending on government restrictions. Two coordinators willl be responsible for managing the mentorship team.

MENTORS will:
- develop personal mentorship goals
- welcome students to St. Mike's
- provide e-mentorship (including answering mentee questions) to an assigned group of first years from July to August
- provide mentorship to about 5-6 Mentees from September 2021 to April 2022
- engage mentees in the St. Mike's community
- connect mentees to St. Mike's and UofT information and resources
- attend required training and development
- attend and support program activities
- seek and provide feedback

SENIOR MENTORS will:
- indirectly support mentorship relationships
- lead one of 6 portfolios of activity (Creative Resources, External Communications, Internal Communications, Media Promotions, Mentor-Mentee Relationships, Team Development)
- provide feedback to Mentors
- attend monthly meetings with Coordinators
- attend required training and development
- represent the program within the larger university environment

Expectations

1. Must be able to demonstrate values-based leadership and good judgment

2. Must be enrolled full time at the University of Toronto, in the fall and winter semesters

3. CGPA of 2.5 (if you do not meet this requirement, please still apply. All candidates who apply will be considered for the position)

4. Must be entering at least their second year of undergraduate studies

Training & Expectations

In this role, Mentors and Senior Mentors are student representatives of St. Mike's and are expected to uphold the mission and values of the University.

Please be aware that all Mentors’ and Senior Mentors’ availability will be required for involvement in the following activities (activities take place during the months mentioned, not the entire period of time):
- April-May: team training (format TBD)
- July-August: e-mentorship
- A program kick-off event in the first two weeks of September
- Regular monthly meetings during the academic year 

All Mentors and Senior Mentors must complete SafeTALK and other relavant training before beginning to mentor students. Dates and further information about this will be communicated as available.

 

The application deadline is Friday, March 5th at 11:59pm ET.

Complete the application form below

After your application is reviewed, you will be contacted via e-mail by March 15th to confirm whether or not you are being invited to an interview.  

STATEMENT OF INTENT

Please provide a personal statement (max. 500 words) that addresses the following:

1. In what ways the program been conducive to your personal development this past year.

2. How you want to continue develop youself in the program next year.

3. What changes would you like to see.

SENIOR MENTOR SPECIFIC STATEMENT

Please provide an additional statement (max. 300 words) on the following if you are interested in a Senior Mentor Position:

Consider the Senior Mentor portfolio you would be most interested in serving under. Please provide an additional statement on how you would establish and develop this portfolio. Feel free to include any experience you have leading a small team and/or managing initiatives.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest in applying for the Mentorship Coordinator Position; if you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the Program Coordinators at usmcmentors@gmail.com