Suitts Center for Graduate Career Services
Executive Mentor Program
With a focus on creating leaders equipped to thrive within the complexities of business, the Daniels College of Business encourages students and executives alike to participate in the Executive Mentor Program. The objective is to merge student experiences inside the classroom with the realities of the business world outside the classroom to help them make a seamless transition into their chosen career.
The Executive Mentor program runs from September through the end of May. Designed to give students access to high-level executives available virtually and locally, this program can be used to explore career paths and industries, as well as gain firsthand insight into how corporate strategy is executed. Students attend a mandatory orientation and commit to the nine-month time frame. Students then review mentor biographies to find the executive that most accurately fits their interests and goals. Finally, students select their mentor through an online bidding process.
Once matched, students and mentors are notified through e-mail from the Suitts Center for Graduate Career Services. Each group designates a team leader to guide them through the program. Prior to the first meeting, student groups will establish goals and create a plan for the mentoring program. Students typically meet with their mentor between six to eight times a year.
If you are in a senior management position and are interested in becoming an Executive Mentor or would like to learn more, contact Tanja Hinterstoisser at 303.871.4439 or thinters@du.edu.
Review the Executive Mentor Program Handbook for more details about this rewarding opportunity.