STEP Leadership Team

The Leadership Team of the Self-Transformation and Empowerment Program (STEP) comprises three to five upperclassmen who serve as mentors throughout the program experience. The Leadership Team works together to facilitate, assess, and adapt the program to continue improving the fellowship experience.

The Leadership Team is supported by the Program Director for the Change the World From Here Institute and is directed by an experienced facilitator in self-transformation and empowerment. 

Outcomes/Benefits 

  • Improved facilitation, coaching, and active listening skills
  • Enhanced capacity to mentor peers through vulnerable and transformational conversations
  • Strengthened skills in relationship-building, collaboration, and group dynamics
  • Greater empathy and emotional intelligence in peer mentorship and group facilitation
  • Deepened sense of self and self-transformation

Benefits 

  • Resume skill and experience builder 
  • Change Institute Leadership Team apparel and gear 
  • Special recognition at the Change Institute Celebration
  • Training in mentorship and coaching

Eligibility Criteria 

  • Prior participation in the Self-Transformation and Empowerment Program (STEP)
  • Hilltop/USF Downtown campus students (undergraduate or graduate) 
  • Attend all program workshops and events 
  • Must have a 2.75 Overall GPA (undergraduate)/3.5 overall GPA (graduate) 

Requirements: 

  • Attend all workshops in person (1 unexcused absence allowed)
  • Support a small group of 3-5 fellows inside and outside of workshops
  • Facilitate one coaching session with each assigned fellow
  • Participate in the Leadership Team Training

 

Recruitment & Selection

You must submit a written application to be considered for the mentor position on the Leadership Team. Applicants are evaluated based on their responses and prior program engagement(s) within STEP and/or other Change Institute programs.

Fall 2025 Leadership Team Selection Timeline | Apply Now

Applications open: Wednesday, July 09
Applications due: Wednesday, July 30 by 11:59 p.m. ​
Position Notifications: Wednesday, August 06 by 5 p.m.

 

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