Coordinator of Fraternity​/Sorority Development

Search #: 499640
Work type: Full-time
Location: UConn Storrs
Categories: Student Programs and Services

The Department of Student Activities (DSA) at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, announces the opening of two full-time positions of Student Services Program Coordinator (P3). This position plans, coordinates, and executes multiple initiatives related to the advisement, education, and support of the University’s fraternities and sororities and their chapter operations. This position works closely with fraternity and sorority students, councils, campus partners, and community stakeholders to support organizational accountability and student development and assists with internal and external responses and communications involving the fraternity and sorority community.

The Department of Student Activities advances student engagement, leadership development, and belonging through innovative programs, services, and campus experiences. The department supports student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, leadership education, major campus traditions and events, community engagement initiatives, spirit programs, and business and operational services that enhance the student experience across the university. Student Activities is committed to fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered environment that supports learning, development, and community as well as the professional growth and success of its staff.

For additional information about the Department of Student Activities and Fraternity/Sorority Development, please visit Student Activities main page and/or Fraternity and Sorority Development.

This position works under the supervision of the Associate Director for Student Activities/Director of the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Development (CFSD) and/or Assistant Director for Fraternity and Sorority Development. The role(s) support programs, services, and initiatives related to fraternity and sorority life and contributes to the department’s mission through the application of policies, procedures, and values development and delivery of student-centered programs and services.

• Assist with the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of leadership, educational, and risk prevention initiatives for members of the fraternity and sorority community, including required trainings for the organization, council of officers and members.
• Serve as a primary advisor for one governing council, determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and interests.
• Advise fraternity and sorority students and organizational accountability, self-governance, shared standards, and related topics that support student development.
• Hire, train, supervise, and support undergraduate and graduate students in their professional development via regular meetings, oversight of responsibilities, and coaching.
• Actively keep abreast of national and international fraternity and sorority policies, trends, and emerging issues, and assist with the interpretation and application of institutional policy and practices.
• Plan, coordinate, implement and provide on-site supervision of events/programs related to fraternity and sorority life.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of program evaluation/assessment data and the proposal of recommendations for program and service improvement.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student engagement, belonging, leadership development, and holistic student success within the fraternity and sorority community.
• Serve on University and departmental committees and attend department staff meetings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree AND four years of related experience in student leadership development/educational programs, fraternity and sorority life, student conduct, prevention education or related areas.
• Knowledge of and/or experience facilitating educational, leadership, and/or student development initiatives.
• Verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, programs, and operational…