Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the general director of the Director of Sorority & Fraternity Life, the Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life plans, coordinates, implements, and executes multiple initiatives related to the advisement, education, and support of the University's fraternities and sororities and their chapter operations. This includes advising chapter and council leadership, development and delivery of educational content, the active involvement in maintaining and communicating chapter status, and assisting with internal and external responses and communications involving the fraternity and sorority community.

Essential Functions

• Plans, develops, executes and evaluates comprehensive leadership, educational, and risk management program(s) for all members of the fraternity/sorority community, including required trainings for organization/council officers and members.
• Serves as the primary advisor for multiple governing councils.
• Advises fraternity/sorority students on personal and organizational accountability, self-governance, shared standards, and topics as appropriate to support student development.
• Conducts workshops and seminars to instruct, inform and/or train students on various fraternity/sorority topics including, values-driven leadership, organizational management, inclusivity, equity, membership development, peer-to-peer accountability, recruitment, and risk management.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and supports undergraduate students in their personal and professional development via weekly meetings, oversight of responsibilities, and job coaching.
• Assists with the successful implementation/operation of the Expectations of Excellence program, the University's expansion policy, and other initiatives related to the proper functioning of the fraternity/sorority organizations on campus.
• Actively keeps abreast of national and international fraternity and sorority policies, trends, and practices and assists with the development, interpretation, and enforcement of policy at the institutional level.
• Provides on-site supervision of events/programs, including nights and weekends.
• Participates in staff on-call rotation.
• Provides, supports and participates in programs, services, and initiatives to focus on anti-racism, social justice and the fostering of a campus community that is more diverse, equitable, and inclusive to all.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements improvements related to policies, procedures, finance and operations of programs and services in the business office.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of program evaluation/assessment data and the proposal of program/service improvement recommendations.
• Serves on University/Department committees and attend Department staff meetings as required.
• Responsible for assigned special projects, programs, or services, which may be on-going or short-term.

Other Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.
• Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• One (1) year of post-graduate experience planning and conducting student leadership development/educational programs, workshops, or trainings.
• Experience advising or supervising college students.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate information effectively. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and programming skills.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent priorities within established time frames.
• Knowledge and familiarity with harm reduction and risk management practices.
• Established skills in typical office suite software, such as Microsoft Office applications.
• Articulate commitment to, demonstrated understanding of and/or experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field including but not limited to student affairs, or student counseling.
• Membership in an inter/national Greek lettered organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to lift boxes and materials that weigh up to 30 pounds for transport and set up; ability to stand for long periods of time on a limited basis.
• Ability to access and reach training locations, residence halls, or off-campus housing for the purpose of responding to incidents, and meeting with/training staff, students, or groups of students.

Work Schedule

• 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm work environment with occasional nights and weekends required.
• Required to participate in on-call rotation.

Salary Information

Level 26

Special Instructions to Applicants

Along with the completed application, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) Professional References. Posting will remain open until position is filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.