Activities program manager life

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisville seeks a Student Activities Program Manager I to enhance its Fraternity & Sorority Life community. This role includes leadership, mentorship, and programming to support student engagement, accountability, and retention. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience.
• Experience in Fraternity & Sorority Life, student affairs, or a related area.
• Ability to develop and implement programs for student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Curate and manage the Fraternity & Sorority Life community of 30 chapters.
• Enhance student experience through leadership and accountability initiatives.
• Serve as advisor and mentor to Fraternity & Sorority Life chapters.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Development

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Department:

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R106987

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 6 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The University of Louisville Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire a Student Activities Program Manager I. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Student Activities Program Manager is a leader and strategic partner in shaping a thriving, values-driven Fraternity & Sorority Life community. Serving as the second-in-command for the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, this position provides leadership and critical support for nearly 1,600 members across multiple councils and organizations.

This position works closely with the Associate Director to cultivate leadership, foster a culture of accountability and compliance, and enhance the overall experience of students in the Fraternity & Sorority Life community, directly impacting student retention, sense of belonging, and overall well-being. The Program Manager is an advocate, mentor, and champion for the Fraternity & Sorority Life community, ensuring its continued growth and positive influence on campus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Curates a thriving Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) community of over 30 chapters and 1,500 members, ensuring sustained growth, effective management, and long-term success

• Enhances student experience through organizational development initiatives and promotes a culture of leadership, service, and belonging - the three guiding principles of the FSL community

• Provides visionary guidance to one of three Fraternity & Sorority Life governing councils, fostering unity, strategic growth, and operational excellence

• Serves as trusted advisor and chapter coach to portfolio of 12 Fraternity & Sorority Life chapters, addressing topics such as servant leadership, risk management, and organizational development and supports chapters in recruitment, intake processes, signature programming, and reinforcement of values-based development

• Facilitates leadership development opportunities, such as annual officer training, chapter president summits, and participation in national leadership experiences, e.g., ALFV

• Serves as campus expert on federal, state, and local legislation impacting Fraternity & Sorority Life, ensuring Fraternity & Sorority Life policies and programs align, e.g., Stop Campus Hazing and Lofton's Law

• Develops and implements proactive educational initiatives on anti-hazing, alcohol consumption, and risk management, fostering a culture of safety, responsibility, and accountability

• Builds and maintains effective partnerships with fraternity/sorority organization advisors, national headquarters, alumni boards, and campus stakeholders to advance mission of the office

• Serves as a liaison and an advocate for the Fraternity & Sorority Life community on university committees and initiatives

• Supervises, mentors, and develops Federal Work Study student assistants and interns, providing meaningful professional experiences that contribute to office's strategic goals

• Leads initiatives designed to enhance second-year experience for fraternity and sorority members, reinforcing student retention, engagement, and deepened sense of belonging

• Develops, implements, and assesses programming and strategic initiatives aimed at supporting holistic success of fraternity and sorority members

The Division of Student Affairs encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [e-mail] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].