Requirements and Qualifications

 

Requirements and Responsibilities of a Core Mentor

1. Ability to attend the following program events:
    Core Mentor Training: Sunday August 25, all day.
    MBA Orientation: August 26 - 30
    Core Mentor Lunches are on Mondays, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (plan classes accordingly).

2. Schedule and complete two check-ins with assigned 1st year individuals and teams within the following timeframes:
    Check in #1: H1, Sept 16 - Oct 18
    Check in #2: H2, Nov 12 - Dec 12

3. Participate in two check-ins with Core Mentor staff within the following time frames:
    Staff Check in #1: Sept 30 - Oct 17
    Staff Check in #2: Dec 2 - Dec 20

5. Review and facilitate a discussion with 1st year team(s) about their 15.311 Team contract(s).

Qualifications to Become a Core Mentor

  • Qualify as a rising second-year MBA student in good academic standing.
  • Be in-residence at MIT Sloan next Fall.
  • Interested to learn and apply leadership best practices throughout the core semester, from orientation through recruiting.
  • Possess strong teamwork, communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills.
  • Work effectively with a diverse group across MIT Sloan, team members, peers, faculty, and staff.
  • Exhibit flexibility, responsibility, curiosity, positive attitude, and willingness to help.

Expectations of a Core Mentor

Commitment

Demonstrate active commitment to Core Mentor role and responsibilities. Core Mentors don't just check the boxes, they are invested.

Collaboration

Proactively seek opportunities to collaborate among Core Mentors and with first years to foster individual student and community relationships.

Personal and Professional Development

Develop or deepen team leadership skill approaches, effectiveness, and satisfaction