Coordinator of Greek Life and Student Leadership

Maryland Connect

About The Position

The Coordinator of Greek Life and Student Leadership collaborates with the Assistant Dean to manage and support Coppin’s fraternity/sorority and student leadership system in support of the University’s mission. As a member of the Office of Student Life, the coordinator is responsible for advising multiple governing councils, creating and implementing programs, and cultivating leadership development opportunities for students. The position requires a commitment to departmental collaboration and building relationships. The coordinator oversees membership intake processes and records for Greek and fraternal organizations, advises the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Student Government Association, and manages student leadership development activities. The position requires regular attendance, adherence to office reporting policies and procedures, flexibility to work outside normal hours on occasion, and travel as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Two years of experience in a fraternity and sorority program; graduate assistantship-level work counts toward this experience.
Working knowledge of fraternity and sorority governance systems and umbrella groups, including NIC, NPHC, NPC, and NALFO.
Knowledge of student development theory and ability to apply theory, research, and best practices to advising, training, and educational efforts.
Knowledge of AFA’s Core Competencies for the Excellence in the Profession and of NASPA, ACPA, and CAS standards.
Ability to create environments that value, respect, and engage students from different backgrounds and facilitate interactions across differences.
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Ability to think critically, embrace complexity, manage competing priorities and multiple projects, and adapt to trends.
Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
Ability to connect work to the fraternal purpose and communicate the value of the fraternity and sorority experience to stakeholders.
Regular attendance and compliance with office reporting policies and procedures.
Flexibility to work outside normal hours on occasion and travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or Student Affairs.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with student organization software management programs.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and advise membership intake for Greek and fellowship organizations, including updating deadlines and requirements twice a year.
Verify interested students’ academic and conduct eligibility.
Communicate with chapter members, campus and on-campus advisors, graduate advisors, and local, regional, and national officers.
Maintain membership-intake records for NPHC and non-NPHC fraternal organizations and manage all intake documentation.
Facilitate campus-wide information sessions for students interested in joining fraternities, sororities, or fraternal organizations.
Serve as primary advisor to the campus chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).
Facilitate NPHC meetings to foster mentoring and leadership development relationships among affiliated students.
Assist with ensuring compliance with national and local NPHC requirements.
Advise NPHC groups on programming and events.
Advise the Student Government Association on policies and procedures related to student leadership governance.
Manage SGA elections, including elections for class officers.
Work directly with SGA and class officers on programming and leadership.
Attend conferences and events with SGA as needed.
Ensure MHEC and USM representatives are secured and active in necessary groups and councils.
Provide leadership activities and opportunities for student organizations and leaders.
Develop leadership opportunities tailored to commuter and non-traditional students.
Develop and maintain a leadership institute.
Maintain regular attendance and follow office reporting policies and procedures.
Work outside normal hours on occasion when job tasks require and travel as needed.