Becoming A Job Shadower (Mentee)

The purpose of OKWHE's Job Shadow Program is to connect developing professionals with current leaders in higher education to gain valuable insight into potential career opportunities. Participants should expect to receive a broad overview of the day-to-day responsibilities in positions to which they aspire. 

If accepted into the Job Shadow program, participants must commit to:

1. At least one in person shadow event and one virtual follow-up meeting. It is the responsibility of the Job Shadower (mentee) to initiate contact with the assigned Job Shadowee (mentor) and schedule all meetings.
2. Participate in a panel discussion during the Fall 2024 conference to provide insight into lessons learned and feedback to future participants.
3. Attending a virtual orientation.

Additional contact between the Job Shadower and Job Shadowee beyond the aforementioned requirements is solely at the discretion of the two parties involved. You must apply and be accepted into the job shadow program to participate in an official OKWHE job shadow experience.

Applications for 2024 will open in January 2024.