Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life

About the role

We seek a Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) to join the team in Blacksburg, VA. By advising one or more of the four governing councils and serving as an FSL Chapter Coach, this position will work to facilitate the development, coordination, and administration of departmental programs and services that support current and prospective fraternity and sorority chapter members for a community of 5,700+ fraternity and sorority members, 50+ inter/nationally affiliated organizations, and four governing councils.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and advising to one or more of the four governing councils - the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Panhellenic Council (PHC), and the United Council of Fraternities and Sororities.
• Serve as a staff coach to several chapters within the Fraternity and Sorority Life community.
• Facilitate the development, coordination, and administration of departmental programs and services that support current and prospective fraternity and sorority chapter members.
• Support the promotion of lifelong learning, empowerment of personal growth, intellectual development, leadership, and philanthropy and service among members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education, or related fields, from an accredited institution of higher education, with at least one (1) year of related work experience.
• Experience working with college students and an understanding of the current landscape and contemporary issues in Fraternity and Sorority life.
• Demonstrated collaboration and engagement with individuals from assorted backgrounds and multicultural communities, within and across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations.
• Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners.
• Excellent communication, writing, presentation, facilitation, organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
• Experience in programming and/or event management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education, or related fields, from an accredited institution of higher education, with at least one (1) year of related work experience.
• Master's degree conferred by the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated experience in a Student Affairs/ student service unit.
• Direct advising experience of a fraternity or sorority/ council.
• Demonstrated experience in a Student Affairs/ student service unit.
• Preference given to someone who can demonstrate the ability to advise affinity-based and/or culturally-based organizations.

Skills

• Excellent communication, writing, presentation, facilitation, organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
• Experience in programming and/or event management.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Pay

$45,000 - $50,000

Schedule

Regular twelve-month, 100% AP faculty appointment.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, 220 Gilbert Street, Suite 5200, Blacksburg, VA 24061. If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Cristina Rosa Castaner at crosa@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.