Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We seek a Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) to join the team in Blacksburg, VA. By advising one or more of the four governing councils and serving as an FSL Chapter Coach, this position will work to facilitate the development, coordination, and administration of departmental programs and services that support current and prospective fraternity and sorority chapter members for a community of 5,700+ fraternity and sorority members, 50+ inter/nationally affiliated organizations, and four governing councils. This department supports and engages members of the fraternity and sorority community by promoting lifelong learning, empowering personal growth, inspiring intellectual development, cultivating leadership, and encouraging philanthropy and service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Development, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Education, or related fields, from an accredited institution of higher education, with at least one (1) year of related work experience.
Experience working with college students and an understanding of the current landscape and contemporary issues in Fraternity and Sorority life.
Demonstrated collaboration and engagement with individuals from assorted backgrounds and multicultural communities, within and across organizational boundaries.
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations.
Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners.
Excellent communication, writing, presentation, facilitation, organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
Experience in programming and/or event management.

Nice To Haves

Membership in a men’s or women’s fraternal organization.
Master's degree conferred by the time of appointment.
Demonstrated experience in a Student Affairs/ student service unit.
Direct advising experience of a fraternity or sorority/ council
Preference given to someone who can demonstrate the ability to advise affinity-based and/or culturally-based organizations.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and advising to one or more of the four governing councils - the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), the Panhellenic Council (PHC), and the United Council of Fraternities and Sororities.
Serve as a staff coach to several chapters within the Fraternity and Sorority Life community.
Facilitate the development, coordination, and administration of departmental programs and services that support current and prospective fraternity and sorority chapter members.
Programming and/or event management.