Staff Fellows Program

This professional development program provides participants with the opportunity to build their capacity as leaders, gain experience to grow their careers, while participating in a transformative leadership program. It is open to staff employees at all levels of the organization, regardless of job title or management status.

Program Structure

During the program year, participants are expected to attend all three-hour sessions and to commit time in between sessions to complete readings, meet with their mentor, and perform project-related assignments.

Required Qualifications

The Staff Fellows program is open to all employees who meet these qualifications:

• Have two years of continuous years of full-time employment at KU as either Unclassified Professional Staff (UPS) or University Support Staff (USS).
• Have the support of their supervisor and a history of exceptional work at KU.
• Able to commit to a three-hour time block twice per month along with time in between sessions to complete readings, attend mentoring sessions and perform project work.
• Available and capable of collaborating with cohort members while working on the project throughout the duration of the fellowship.
• Demonstrate the IRISE values in their work and interactions with others.
• Are enthusiastic for the larger mission of KU.

Preference may be given to those applicants with project management in an official or unofficial capacity.

Program dates:

To be determined

Application Process

During the open application period, the application form may be accessed using the link in the sidebar. A select pool of applicants will be asked to meet with a review committee for a short interview. Following the full review process, a small group will be selected to join the cohort. 

This program is primarily for professional development and leadership growth. There is no stipend for this experience.