Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Involvement

University of California; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Involvement on the Richmond Campus. The role focuses on advising student leaders, facilitating operations, promoting engagement, and ensuring policy compliance; collaboration with campus partners is essential.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, with a Master’s preferred, plus one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Leadership, Business Administration, or related field. Master's preferred.
• Experience: 1 year of relevant higher education or student activities experience; able to advise student orgs, plan programs, interpret policies, and collaborate with students, faculty, staff and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise governing councils and coach chapters; support recruitment, chapter development, recognition and assessment; monitor policy compliance; coordinate educational programs and events.
• Manage RSO registrations, advise student leaders and advisors, coordinate involvement initiatives, maintain campus engagement platform, train organizations, support funding and recognition processes.
• Coordinate department and divisional programs, campus engagement initiatives and special events; collaborate with campus partners; supervise student employees; support assessment and communications.
• Support Center for Student Involvement functions and complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree (Higher Education/Student Affairs/Leadership or related)

Master's degree preferred (Higher Education/Student Affairs/ Educational Leadership)

Tools

Campus engagement software

Student organization management systems

Job description

Title: Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Involvement

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 77R100 - Student Life Auxiliaries

Division: 5R0000 - Student Success, Engage & Oppor

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details: Alternative evening schedules are required weekly to account for council advising requirements and for FSL and RSO events.

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - G20

Retirement: KERS

Contact Person: Dr. Shawn M. Dowiak

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Coordinates and supports the administration of Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Involvement by advising student leaders, facilitating organizational operations, promoting student engagement, ensuring compliance with university policies, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance the student experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Leadership, Business Administration, or a related field.
Master's degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, or a related field is preferred.

Experience: One year of professional or graduate-level experience in higher education, student affairs, student activities, fraternity and sorority life, registered student organizations, campus programming, or a closely related area. Graduate assistant experience may be considered. Demonstrated experience advising student organizations, planning and implementing programs and events, interpreting and applying policies, and collaborating effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders. Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills are required. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends and possess or obtain a valid driver's license in accordance with university requirements.

Licensure & Certifications

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience advising fraternity and sorority communities and/or registered student organizations in a college or university setting. Experience with campus engagement software, student organization management systems, event planning, budget administration, assessment, and risk management. Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative partnerships, manage multiple priorities, supervise student employees, and contribute to initiatives that enhance student engagement and success.

Job Duties

• 40% - Coordinates and administers Fraternity & Sorority Life by advising governing councils and coaching chapters; assists with recruitment and intake processes; supports chapter development, recognition, and assessment; monitors compliance with university, council, and inter/national organization policies; and coordinates educational programs and community events. - (Essential)
• 35% - Coordinates and administers the Registered Student Organization (RSO) program by managing organization registration and re-registration, advising student leaders and advisors, coordinating involvement initiatives, maintaining the campus engagement platform, facilitating student organization training, and supporting funding and recognition processes. - (Essential)
• 20% - Coordinates and assists with department and divisional programs, campus engagement initiatives, and special events; collaborates with campus partners; supervises student employees; and supports departmental assessment, communications, and administrative operations. - (Essential)
• 5% - Supports the functions of the Center for Student Involvement by completing all other duties and special projects as assigned. - (Essential)

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.