WHAT IS A CO-PILOT?
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A co-pilot is a new member of the Lehigh community or has transferred into a different job family, who seeks to have a personal, one-on-one guide to assist them to learn and navigate the Lehigh environment (culture) and/or procedures.
HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK FOR A CO-PILOT?
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New hires are automatically rolled into the program upon starting Lehigh.
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A captain is assigned to each co-pilot.
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Soon after their employment begins, the captain will contact co-pilot to determine best time for captain to visit and personally meet the co-pilot
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Captains will support and listen to the co-pilot, answer their questions and/or help to find the answers, share their knowledge.
BENEFITS OF BEING A CO-PILOT?
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Creates a relationship that can be both personally and professionally rewarding
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Helps you more readily understand higher education and its structure, Lehigh’s organization chart, feel comfortable in Lehigh’s culture
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Multiplies the value of your employee experience by sharing
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Learning about your captain’s experiences can help enhance your own skills and abilities
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Captains will share with co-pilots all of those things that they wish somebody had shared with them when they were first hired
TIME COMMITTMENT
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Co-Pilots commit to a 45-day relationship with their captain, with the goal of connecting on a weekly basis or as needed with a captain via in-person, telephone or e-mail meetings.
EXPECTATIONS OF CO-PILOT?
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To be considerate and respectful of the time and commitment the captain is sharing with you
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To be honest in the assessment and complete surveys within 3 days of receiving it. Feedback is vital in the success of the program.
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Be understanding of captains “day job” timing in the event you cannot reach her in an urgent matter.
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If a meeting must change, let the captain know as early as possible.