Description
Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) at UT Dallas is young, refreshing, and entrepreneurial. The chapters, like the campus, are academically proud and are actively developing career-ready competencies for their members. Every day on campus, you'll find a sorority or fraternity creating new, innovative personal development opportunities for their members to prepare them for successful careers and fulfilling lives. Fraternity & Sorority Life at UT Dallas is committed to promoting, developing, and enhancing the four pillars that our community prides itself on- Belonging, Personal Development, Opportunity, and Brotherhood/Sisterhood/ Siblinghood.
The Coordinator of Fraternity & Sorority Life serves as an essential member of the staff in both advising and programming. The main objective of the Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life is to provide support for the Division of Student Affairs Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life. This position develops, organizes, and delivers high-quality programs for our defined student populations and will regularly supervise student workers and implement and or participate in division and other major campus programming initiatives.
All staff members are directly involved in student group advising, leadership training and development, and community promotion in addition to coordinating services and programs. An expectation for staff is to advise, counsel, and serve as advocates for students experiencing difficulties or crises.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree.
One (1) or more years related work experience.
An equivalent level of education and/or experience is acceptable.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Knowledge and practice of current fraternity and sorority issues, counseling and advising practices, and risk management policies.
- The ability to articulate educational values of fraternities and sororities and the ways in which sororities and fraternities create and support belonging within the college community.
- Bachelor's degree. One to three years of related work experience; preference will be given to experience in higher education. An equivalent level of education and/or experience is acceptable.
- Undergraduate membership in a recognized fraternity or sorority.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills as well as conflict resolution techniques.
- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and perform work with a high degree of accuracy over extended periods of time.
- Ability to work nights and weekend hours as related to specific programs and services associated with this position and the department.
- Represent Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life at various community and/or university committees and task forces, promoting existing and new opportunities and/or policies.
- Strength in working as one part of a dynamic and motivated team of professionals.
- Positive, collaborative attitude that creates spaces for support, encouragement, and development.
- Demonstrated success in event planning and management.
- Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and students face to face.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary advisor to one of the four governing councils (CPC, IFC, MGC, NPHC). Council advisement includes overseeing council officers, participating in the planning and execution of programs and facilitating growth of member organizations.
- Serve as a chapter coach for a portfolio of chapters across all four governing councils providing regular support and guidance to chapter leadership.
- Manage room request approvals through the two-room reservation system (Mazevo & ASTRA).
- Coordinate and develop training, programs, and services for fraternities and sororities at the University of Texas at Dallas, including but not limited to: state-mandated risk training, officer transition trainings, social event safety trainings, etc.
- Develop resources to improve the effectiveness and success of student organization officers.
- Assist with promotional and marketing strategies, including managing social media and website content.
- Assist with large campus events (Homecoming, Weeks of Welcome, Greek-Week) and with events hosted by areas within Student Affairs.
- Assist in selection, supervision, and training of office student employees alongside the assistant director.
- Serve as a liaison to inter/national fraternities and sororities, alumni/ae advisors, and undergraduate chapters regarding chapter operations, extension/expansion, university policies, community standard cases, and other relevant issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Additional Information
Remote Notice: After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.
What We Can Offer
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition Benefits
- Internal Training
- BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
- PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits
- Vision Insurance
- Long and short-term disability
- TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
- Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
- Dental/Vision/AD&D
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Winter Break
- Fertility Benefits
- Remote Work Options – approved by department
If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity with great benefits? Look no further! Join our team!
Important Message
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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