The Lead Fellow is a paid student leadership position within the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership (IDEAL). Introduced in Fall 2026, this role supports the Inclusive Fellows Initiative by mentoring first-year students who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized identities.

Lead Fellows provide mentorship and transitional support during the first eight weeks of the fall semester to assist students in acclimating to campus, building community, and accessing key institutional resources.

This position reports to the Graduate Assistant of Student Engagement and Belonging and the Senior Director of Student Engagement.

The role is active from August through October (or until the completion of the First-Year Experience 8-week period). Please note that this position may involve access to sensitive and confidential information, necessitating the signing of a disclosure form to be kept on file.

• Mentor approximately 2–3 first-year Fellows during the 8-week program period
• Conduct regular check-ins with assigned Fellows to provide guidance, support, and resource referrals
• Host and facilitate programming during the initial 8 weeks of the fall semester
• Conduct 2–5 office hours throughout the 8-week program period
• Serve as a peer resource and connector to campus services and support systems
• Support Fellows in navigating academic, social, and campus engagement opportunities
• Attend routine supervision meetings with the Graduate Assistant of Student Engagement and Belonging
• Represent the Office of IDEAL in a professional and inclusive manner
• Participate in required training and development sessions
• Submit required administrative documentation related to mentoring and program planning
• Other duties as reasonably assigned

• Assist in planning and executing engagement programs for first-year students
• Develop and deliver presentations as needed during the 8-week experience
• Maintain communication with supervisors regarding Fellow progress and concerns
• Complete assigned tasks and program deliverables by designated deadlines
• Track mentorship interactions and program participation as required

• Must be enrolled in a Temple University program as a matriculated student
• Completion of Safe Zone Certification (required)
• Participation in Student Engagement Training
• Completion of the Gallup Strengths Assessment
• Ability to navigate, review, and create presentations
• Candidate should not have any unresolved student conduct violations
• Must be in good academic and financial standing

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
• Resource-driven mindset with strong knowledge of campus services
• Team building and relationship development skills
• Program planning and execution experience
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Position active from August through October (First-Year Experience 8-week period)
• Regular supervision meetings with IDEAL leadership
• Required participation in Student Engagement training prior to program launch

Lead Fellows are recruited and appointed annually prior to the start of the fall semester. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply when applications open.

For more information about recruitment, follow us on social media @templediversity.

The Following Are Requirements for Consideration:

• Full- or part-time matriculated student
• Maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA
• Have no outstanding student conduct violations
• Be in good academic and financial standing
• Full completion of the Lead Fellow application