THE MENTOR PROGRAM

Mentors support and guide students throughout the quarter on their consulting projects. In particular, mentors are essential in helping students understand the thought and decision structures utilized by consultants, supporting students in their efforts to produce measurable outputs for the partner nonprofit, and cultivating students’ analytic skills. Mentors also help students navigate barriers by providing workaround options and aid students with the creation of their final PowerPoint presentations to their client. 

Mentoring is a phenomenal way to connect with passionate, motivated undergrads of all backgrounds and interests. The mentor role is a unique opportunity to gain leadership experience by advising a team of five undergraduate students throughout their engagement in a 10-week consulting project. campusCATALYST has a proven track record – we have been working with nonprofits every quarter for more than 5 years, with numerous repeat clients (and mentors!) who have benefited from the organization. The relationships fostered between mentor and mentee are a crucial part of the campusCATALYST experience!

MENTOR REQUIREMENTS

Mentors should expect an average 1 hour commitment per week to meet with the undergraduate team alongside communication via email, in addition to once-a-quarter scoping meetings and evaluations. Finally, mentors will be required to submit brief 2-3 sentence email updates regarding the students' progress on the consulting project to the professor and program team each week to ensure that all parties involved are on the same page.

Individuals with previous experience in consulting and a demonstrated interest in the social sector are good candidates. We also expect a high level of enthusiasm and commitment to working with student teams.

Mentors are expected to:

  • Attend “Meet & Greet” event for all students, mentors, and nonprofits at the beginning of the quarter

  • Schedule and conduct project scoping meeting with the nonprofit client

  • Meet with your team once per week

  • Review all presentations before they are presented in class or to the client

  • Conduct a midpoint evaluation with nonprofit client and with the student analyst team

  • Provide students feedback on presentation skills in preparation for their final presentation

APPLY

We are looking for current MBA or MPP students with prior consulting and/or nonprofit experience dedicated to driving forward social change in an innovative, critical and sustainable manner.

If you are interested in applying, please complete the google form below.

Questions? Email uchicagocampuscatalyst@gmail.com!