Simpkins Family COMPASS Program

Mentor, Simpkins Family COMPASS Program

Posted by Simpkins Family COMPASS Program on 12/20/2023

General Information

Nomination start - 01/10/2024
Nomination end - 04/30/2024
Process for Filling Position: Open (Volunteers self-identify)
Number of Seats: 100
Location: Non-geographically based
Eligible Constituent(s): Alumni

Summary of Position

The Simpkins Family COMPASS Program Mentors work engineering students early in their undergraduate careers to broaden their perspectives and help them develop professional skills necessary for success. It requires only a few minutes to join the pool of potential mentors. If you are matched with a student, the time commitment is approximately 15 hours over the course of one semester, inclusive of required training and 5 meetings with mentees. Minimum commitment is one semester. Visit the COMPASS registration page for instructions on including yourself in the COMPASS mentor pool: https://leadership.engineering.cornell.edu/compass-mentor-registration/

Cornell Interests:

Colleges/Schools

College of Engineering

Talent Expectations: Skills

Build/Maintain Relationships

Engage Individuals

Mentor

Represent Cornell

Work with engineering students early in their undergraduate careers to broaden their perspectives and develop professional skills necessary for success.

Responsible Contact

Contact Name:

Daniel Toronto

Volunteer Position Title:

Engineering COMPASS Program Manager

Email:

danieltoronto@cornell.edu

Time Commitment

Average Time Commitment: 3-5 hrs/month
Duration: One Semester - One Year
Term of Office: Not Applicable
Number of terms in Office: Not Applicable

Requirements

Prerequisites Approximately 5 or more years’ work experience in an engineering or related field and the desire to mentor younger undergraduates as they practice interpersonal and professional skills. Requires approximately four hours of training in coaching, mentoring, and Cornell policies.

Hiatus Required? No hiatus required
Dues Required? No

Meetings

Meeting Attendance Required? Yes

Meeting Location(s):

On Campus: No
Off Campus: No
Conference Call: Yes
Meetings per year: Other

Other Meeting Details: If you are matched with a student, the time commitment is approximately 15 hours over the course of one semester, inclusive of required training and 5 meetings with mentees. Minimum commitment is one semester.

Yearly Philanthropic Expectation:

Make a gift to Cornell at a level of individual comfort

Alumni Trustee Election

Vote in the annual trustee election