Coordinator of Chapter and Council Development

Position Title:
Coordinator of Chapter and Council Development

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
Direct experience advising fraternities, sororities, or councils
Prior marketing and/or recruitment experience
Membership in a sorority or fraternity

Job Description:

The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement at Iowa State University is currently seeking applicants for a Coordinator of Council and Chapter Development, which will be classified as a Student Services Specialist I.

The Coordinator of Council and Chapter Development will be responsible for council advisement which includes:

• Advising of one of the governing councils (CPC, IFC, MGC, NPHC).

• Meeting regularly with council leadership and supporting student leaders through goal attainment.

• Communicating with chapter advisors about the governing council.

• Reviewing and implementing policies, procedures, and standards created by the council leadership and ensure alignment with Sorority and Fraternity Engagement, Student Engagement, and Iowa State University policies and procedures.

This individual will also be responsible for membership growth which includes duties such as:

• Coordinating orientation efforts on behalf of the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement.

• Coordinating daily visit program in partnership with Admissions.

• Serving as the primary advisor to the Sorority and Fraternity Community Ambassadors.

• Assisting with council recruitment efforts.

• Coordinating community wide marketing efforts.

The Coordinator of Council and Chapter Development will act as a chapter liaison. They will communicate with advisors, graduate chapters, regional directors, and national organizations for respective liaison chapters. They will also coach liaison chapters through a variety of issues including recruitment, risk prevention, leadership development, and organizational operations.

This individual will also provide regular performance updates for respective sororities and fraternities, participate in ongoing assessment efforts through the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement, provide regular metrics updates regarding community growth, and design assessment instruments for tracking chapter and community recruitment and growth.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS805

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
March 4, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 17, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14112