Introduction to Managing Mentor's Availability
Mentors can set their own availability to schedule one-on-one coaching sessions with startups, helping streamline the entire booking process. However, mentors may sometimes lack the time or technical familiarity to manage their calendars actively. AcceleratorApp gives administrators and sub-administrators the ability to view and edit availability on behalf of mentors to maintain an efficient ecosystem.
By proactively managing these schedules, you can align mentor availability with key program events, prevent calendar conflicts, and lift the administrative burden off your advisors so they can focus on mentoring.
Where to Find Mentor Availability
To find a mentor's calendar configuration, click on either the Community or Startups section in the top navigation menu, then select Mentors Management from the dropdown menu.
- Navigate to Community or Startups section in the top menu.
- Select Mentors Management from the dropdown.
- Locate the mentor whose availability needs updating.
Step-by-Step Actions
1. Navigate to Mentors Management
Click on the Community or Startups section in the top menu and select Mentors Management from the dropdown list.
2. Locate the specific mentor
Scroll through your directory or use the search filters to find the mentor whose availability slots require updates.
3. Open the availability dropdown
Click on the Settings Icon (or gear icon) located in the last column on the far right side of the mentor's designated row.
4. Select View/Edit Availability
Click on the View/Edit Availability option from the context dropdown menu that appears next to the mentor's name.
5. Configure the time slots
Click to edit the active blocks on the calendar grid to set recurring weekly availabilities or input specific dates and times according to the mentor’s real-world schedule.
6. Save the calendar changes
Click on the Save button to finalize your structural adjustments and update the booking rules for startups.
Tip: Use this feature to ensure mentor availability aligns with startup schedules, particularly during high-demand periods or key events.
