Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life

University of Maine; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine invites applications for a Coordinator role focused on advising, mentoring, and supporting fraternities and sororities on the Orono campus. You will work closely with student leaders and colleagues across Student Life to develop events, trainings, and leadership opportunities that meet immediate needs while planning for long-term growth.

The position emphasizes student-centered service, collaboration, and diversity awareness, with a total annual salary range stated for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education or related field with experience in student leadership programs.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in leadership development and ability to engage diverse student groups.

Responsibilities

• Advise, mentor, and support fraternities and sororities.
• Assist in developing and implementing fraternity/sorority events and trainings.
• Collaborate with student leaders and colleagues across the Division of Student Life and the campus for growth and success.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Student-centered

Diversity awareness

Leadership development knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education or related field

Job description

The Coordinator has responsibility for advising, mentoring, and supporting Fraternities and Sororities. This position also advises in developing and implementing fraternity and sorority events and training. These working relationships and collaboration with student leaders, with colleagues in the Division of Student Life, and across campus are integral to the work of the Coordinator. This is a high-energy position requiring a keen sense of student needs and the ability to act in the short-term yet think and plan for long-term growth and success. There will be a one time option at the time of appointment for a 11 month or 12 month work year. Typical hiring range for the 12-month position is $45,300 to $48,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. The 11-month term will have prorated salary.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world.

More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in higher education, student personnel, or related discipline required with experience in student leadership programs and facilitation skills.
• Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivation and thoroughness are essential qualities for this position.
• This person must be student centered and have knowledge of current best practices in leadership development.
• This person must be student friendly and be able to interact easily with all members of a university community and must be able to articulate a clear and compelling conceptualization of student involvement, leadership development, and community engagement.
• A sensitivity and interest in issues related to diversity and demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with all levels of the university and division, including those from underrepresented groups, are required.

Preferred:

• Previous familiarity working with and directly advising fraternities and sororities on a college campus and having membership in a social Greek-letter organization.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to"Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on September 23, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair James Psalidas at [e-mail].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.