Program Coordinator

20751BR

Sorority and Fraternity Life

Position Overview

Since 1873, the social sorority and fraternity organizations have grown to become a vital part of the University of Kansas history and tradition. Today, the sorority and fraternity community represents 43 organizations with more than 4,100 students committed to five core values: Academic Achievement, Civic & Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusivity, Personal & Professional Development, and Holistic Wellness. Sorority and Fraternity Life (SFL) is an administrative unit of the University which provides support and advocacy for these organizations. The organizations are represented by four different Governing Councils; the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the Panhellenic Association (PHA).

SFL has four full-time professionals and graduate assistant(s).  The Coordinator reports to the Director of Sorority & Fraternity Life. The Coordinator assists SFL with its mission to empower members of the sorority and fraternity community in expression of their respective organizations' values through the embodiment of community shared values. As a part of the SFL staff, the Coordinator works to assist SFL in meeting its commitment to support, lead, engage and inform, through program development, community initiatives, implementation, assessment and community promotion. There is a commitment to continued professional development for staff members.

The Coordinator for the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council in the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life is responsible for overall health of the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and its member organizations and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and its member organizations. The Coordinator also assists in fostering partnerships with internal/external stakeholders, providing harm and safety reduction education, supporting accountability processes for the SFL community, and managing data and records of engaged students.

Job Description

65%  Program Management

• Advise the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and its member organizations through an experience-based approach which includes mentoring, officer transitions, monthly meetings, and other interaction.
• Advise the Executive Board officers of both MGC and NPHC to ensure council programs, finances, and services are compliant with any applicable policies.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive risk management program for both MGC and NPHC, in collaboration with the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards and in alignment with SFL organization expectations.
• Work collaboratively with the MGC and NPHC Recruitment/Intake officers to execute all activities and presentations.
• Manage and maintain roster and grade report records for chapters following KU FERPA policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with SFL staff on the Sorority & Fraternity Life Standards of Excellence Awards process.
• Assist the Director to manage, compile, and distribute MGC and NPHC statistical information and database reports.
• Identify and implement a strategic plan for both MGC and NPHC including data collection, action items, key performance indicators, and retention initiatives which reflect the Student Affairs strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with other Sorority & Fraternity Life staff and campus stakeholders to enhance, create and implement outreach programs including, but not limited, to programming for incoming high school and transfer students and/or expansion processes for prospective organizations.

• Actively participate and encourage support campus-wide programs, events, special projects to showcase a diverse sorority and fraternity community.
• Establish and maintain collegial relationships and collaborations with chapter/graduate advisors, inter/national headquarters, university/community stakeholders, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Collaborate with other KU departments, for example the Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center, Student Money Management Services, Student Conduct and Community Standards Office to create and enhance educational programming for students.
• Assist in the facilitation of community public relations including but not limited to website updates, reports, publications, and media releases.
• Communicate with alumni/ae advisors, house corporation representatives, and house directors, inter/national officers and headquarters. 
• Participate in the interview and selection of Graduate Assistants.

• Participates in annual assessment projects that evaluate the efficacy and the learning outcomes of the SFL Office and Councils.
• Contribute to the overall Student Affairs assessment efforts and reporting.
• Continually monitors best practices in the SFL field and assists in implementation where appropriate.

• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Robbie Maples, [email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

A Complete application includes:

1. Resume.
2. Cover letter addressing how the required qualifications are met.
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references.
4. Completion of the online application. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Application review begins Tuesday, February 1, 2022.  To ensure consideration, apply no later than Monday, January 31, 2022.

Advertised Salary Range

$45,000

Application Review Begins

01-Feb-2022

Anticipated Start Date

01-Jun-2022

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FLSA Status

Administrative

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Job Family

Administrative/Management-KUL

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).