Student Organizations Manager (HYBRID)

University of Michigan-Flint School of Management

Flint (MI)

Hybrid

USD 55,000 - 69,000

Full time

21 hours ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

University of Michigan-Flint is seeking a Student Organizations Manager to lead, advise, and support registered student organizations within the Office of the Dean of Students. The role partners with student leaders, advisors, campus partners, alumni, and community stakeholders to ensure compliance with university policies and regulations.

The position is full-time (hybrid) with a salary range of $55,300 to $69,100 and reports to the Assistant Dean of Students - Student Engagement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Two or more years of relevant experience in student affairs, fraternity and sorority life, student organizations, student leadership, campus engagement, or a related area.
Strong understanding and commitment to social justice.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally informed manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Advise 1-3 fraternity and sorority governing councils on operations, leadership development, elections, planning, programming, and collaboration.
Provide advising and organizational support to fraternities, sororities, student organizations, and emerging groups.
Guide leaders on structure, planning, recruitment, retention, programming and engagement.

Skills

Student affairs

Fraternity life

Student organizations

Communication

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Student Organizations Manager provides leadership, advising, and support for all University-registered student organizations. Working within the Office of the Dean of Students, the Student Organizations Manager serves as a primary resource and advocate for student organizations. The position develops strong relationships with student leaders, advisors, campus partners, alumni, headquarters representatives, and community stakeholders while ensuring organizations operate in accordance with University policies, expectations, and applicable laws and regulations. The Student Organizations Manager reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Students - Student Engagement and will assist with policies, standards and goals for the department that are consistent with the mission and goals of the University of Michigan-Flint and the Division of Student Affairs.

This position is full-time at (100%) effort with a salary range of $55,300 to $69,100.

Student Organization Management (70%)

Serve as the primary advisor to 1-3 fraternity and sorority governing councils, supporting operations, leadership development, elections, strategic planning, programming, and collaboration.
Provide advising, leadership development, and organizational support to fraternities, sororities, student organizations, and emerging organizations.
Advise student organization and fraternity/sorority leaders on organizational structure, strategic planning, succession planning, recruitment, retention, programming, and member engagement.
Develop and manage processes for organization registration, recognition, annual renewal, officer transitions, and compliance.
Coordinate fraternity and sorority recruitment, new member education, intake, and other membership and engagement activities.
Monitor organizational compliance with University policies, risk-management expectations, event requirements, and applicable organizational standards.
Serve as a University liaison to fraternity and sorority headquarters, national organizations, alumni advisors, faculty and staff advisors, and community partners.
Develop and facilitate leadership education on organizational leadership, financial management, event planning, accessibility, recruitment, marketing, conflict resolution, risk management, and sustainability.
Develop and implement prevention and education programs addressing 4hazing, alcohol and other drug misuse, sexual misconduct, mental health, bystander intervention, and student safety and wellness.
Provide resources, training, and consultation to faculty, staff, and alumni advisors to support effective organizational advising and student leadership development.
Support major leadership and engagement initiatives, including leadership conferences, organization fairs, officer trainings, recruitment programs, and campus-wide programs.
Maintain organizational records, participation data, assessment information, and compliance documentation.
Assess organizational programs and engagement efforts and use data and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.

Administrative (30%)

Supervise temporary personnel, including recruitment, hiring, training, daily supervision, and assessment of job performance.
Manage program-related budgets in compliance with department policies.
Assist with department assessment and annual reporting.
Support department-related program planning and execution.
Serve as the primary user of third-party student organization software by managing system updates, user access and campus training.
Serve as a mandatory reporter (Clery Act) and responsible employee (Title IX) and immediately report related incidents according to federal mandates and university policies. Report all incidents of hazing and participate in all related investigations.
The Office of the Dean of Students is a versatile work environment that encompasses a myriad of responsibilities. Other duties not outlined in this job description may be assigned as needed. Occasional evenings and weekends based on program and event needs are required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Two or more years of relevant experience in student affairs, fraternity and sorority life, student organizations, student leadership, campus engagement, or a related area.
Strong understanding and commitment to issues of social justice
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally informed manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Master's degree in counseling, higher education, student affairs, organizational leadership, preferred.

Why Work at U-M Flint?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits Include

Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service with immediate vesting.
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage.

UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/.

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/.

Modes of Work

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

Work Locations

The primary work location for this position is the University Center on the UM-Flint campus.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. Priority review of applications will begin November 11, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Details

Job Opening ID: 285170

Working Title: Student Organizations Manager (HYBRID)

Job Title: STUDENT AFFAIRS ASSISTANT DIR

Work Location: Flint Campus

Flint, MI

Modes of Work: Hybrid

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FLSA Status: Exempt

Organizational Group: Flint Vc Std Affairs

Department: Flint AVC Dean of Students