Coordinator of Student Leadership & Fraternal Values

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Orleans is seeking a Coordinator of Student Leadership & Community Values to drive leadership education and engagement across campus. You’ll design programs, facilitate workshops, and support traditions that enhance student success and belonging.

In this role you’ll advise Greek life councils, foster inclusive leadership, and collaborate with student organizations to strengthen retention and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 1–2 years of student leadership or student affairs experience.
• Strong written and oral communication, event planning, and risk management skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and assess leadership programs, workshops, and retreats.
• Advise and support fraternities and sororities and coordinate chapter activities.
• Manage program budgets, travel, and communications; support campus traditions.

Skills

Leadership development

Event coordination

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (desired)

Tools

Web content platforms

Job description

Department Student Involvement and Leadership

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Job Summary

The Coordinator of Student Leadership & Community Values serves as a key driver of student leadership education, development, and engagement across campus. This role designs and implements leadership programs, facilitates workshops and retreats, and supports major campus traditions that strengthen student success and belonging. In addition, the Coordinator provides guidance to fraternity and sorority governing councils and chapters, integrating values-based leadership into the Greek experience. By fostering collaboration among student organizations and cultivating a culture of inclusive leadership, this position makes a significant impact on student growth, retention, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• A. Leadership Development & Campus Programming Design and deliver leadership training, workshops, and retreats for student leaders, focusing on areas like member development, conflict resolution, accessibility and inclusion, and values-based leadership. Lead or support major student programs, including Leadership Retreat, Emerging Leaders, Leadership Awards, and others in alignment with departmental initiatives. Guide student organization development, policies, registration, and outcomes assessment alongside other campus involvement functions.
• B. Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) Advising & Support Provide advisement and coaching to one or more Greek governing councils (e.g., Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic, National Pan-Hellenic Council) and a portfolio of chapters. Oversee intake and recruitment processes, risk management communications, chapter development, and compliance with university policies Collaborate with alumni advisors, national headquarters, and community partners to support chapter operations and leadership transitions.
• C. Administrative & Collaboration Duties Manage program budgets, orders, supplies, travel arrangements, and documentation for Greek and leadership initiatives. Maintain FSL web presence, social media, promotional materials, and communication distribution. Serve on university and departmental committees; contribute to assessment and strategic planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Minimum 1-2 years of experience working with fraternities and sororities, student leadership programming, or student affairs broadly. Demonstrated skills in student advising, program planning, risk management, and event coordination. Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn web content platforms and engagement systems. Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, or comparable field. Involvement in a Greek-letter organization (undergraduate or graduate membership). Knowledge of student development theory, leadership education frameworks, and higher ed best practices. Experience in risk management education and compliance within student affairs. Social media, marketing, and web content management experience.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.