Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Position Summary:
To provide leadership and support to the fraternity and sorority community, consisting of 40+ chapters and over 3,500 students, through advising, coordinating, and evaluating fraternity and sorority programs and resources at the University of Iowa. To oversee the fraternity and sorority programming, scholarships and awards, and council advisement of the programs, operations, and finances. Reports to the Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks:
- Serve as the primary advisor to one or more of the four governing councils – Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and/or Panhellenic Council
- Serve as a primary chapter coach for a portfolio of chapters from each of the four governing councils – Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Panhellenic Council.
- Communicate, interpret, and enforce appropriate university policies.
- Assist student organizations in policy and procedure development, implementation, and accountability.
- Support the facilitation and operations of the Fraternity and Sorority Life strategic planning process.
- Implement assessment and tracking tools outlined in the Fraternity and Sorority Life annual assessment plan and analyze assessment data to enhance student learning and achievement.
- Serve as the primary advisor to the Programming Chair and Programming Board hosting community-wide events (FSL Fun Fair, Hazing Prevention Week, Trick or Treat with the Greeks, Greek Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, etc.).
- Provide administrative oversight, direction, and coordination for the recruitment and membership intake processes for one or more of the four FSL governing councils – Interfraternity Council, Multicultural Greek Council, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and/or Panhellenic Council.
- Regularly communicate and develop relationships with fraternity and sorority inter/national and regional officers and volunteers, chapter advisors and corporation board officers, house directors, and parents/guardians.
- Oversee the Roster Management System and the transition of chapter officer access.
- Directly supervise the summer student staff, as determined by the Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life.
- Assist fraternity and sorority student leaders in developing sound fiscal practices involving university funds and funds collected from constituent dues.
- Assist FSL student leaders in identifying additional financial resources.
For a detailed job description, please email Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human services, social sciences, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Work experience (typically 6 months or more) in higher education in advising, developing, coordinating, and evaluating student life programs; preferably fraternity and sorority life programs.
- Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
- Demonstrated commitment to creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
- Knowledge of the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors, National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, National APIA Panhellenic Association, National Pan-Hellenic Council, National Panhellenic Conference, North American Interfraternity Conference, and/or other umbrella fraternal organizations.
- Has experience with Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and/or Panhellenic Council (PHC)
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Demonstrated working knowledge and proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Student Development, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Affiliation with an inter/national fraternity or sorority.
- Extensive experience in event planning/programming and activities; ability to plan, organize, fiscally manage, and execute large student life or other medium to large-scale events and to coordinate resources before, during and after an event.
- Working experience in negotiation of contractual agreements in the areas of University, cultural, educational, and entertainment programming.
- Knowledge of assessment methods and activities; ability to assess programs and review students' learning outcomes to ensure achievement of objectives and strategies.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget and managing expenses.
Application Details:
In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
