ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: The Center for Student Involvement is seeking a student-centered, dynamic individual who has a passion for working with students involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL). The Coordinator has responsibility for advising, mentoring, and supporting Fraternities and Sororities. This position also advises in developing and implementing fraternity and sorority events and training. These working relationships and collaboration with student leaders, with colleagues in the…
Division of Student Life, and across campus are integral to the work of the Coordinator. This is a high-energy position requiring a keen sense of student needs and the ability to act in the short term, yet think and plan for long-term growth and success.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The
following are all essential duties and responsibilities.
The following functions are essential and typify the
responsibilities for this position:
I. Work with the Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL):
a. Advise and supports
UMaine's social Greek-letter organizations and with staff, advises the Interfraternity (IFC) and Panhellenic councils (Panhel).
b.
With IFC and Panhel Boards, develop and implement a comprehensive schedule of programs, recruitment process, and activities to engage
fraternity and sorority organizations and their members.
i. To include officer transitions, all Greek meetings, annual training for
executive positions such as conduct board, recruitment, etc...
ii. With Student Wellness, implement a robust new member education
program that educates new members on the risks associated with alcohol, hazing, and sexual assault and also assists them in developing
skills to be successful students and leaders.
c. Meet and collaborate with all chapters to develop specific and measurable goals for
academic excellence, recruitment, and leadership involvement through the Chapter Success program.
d. Manage the data and information
for rosters, grades, policies, procedures, manuals, and event management through software programs, currently Campus Groups.
e.
Communicate and meet regularly with alumni, advisors and national headquarters regarding the chapters and needs.
f. Work with
University of Maine system and campus partners to oversee housing, development, leases and chapter room agreements.
g. Work with
staff in the department to update and maintain websites and marketing materials.
II. Other Responsibilities:
a. Work
collaboratively with members of the Community Life and Center for Student Involvement staff to support student staff training, retreats, and
to plan and execute campus-wide traditions and events. This includes participation in Maine Hello, Family and Friends Weekend, Halloweekend,
Winter Carnival, Maine Day and other large-scale events.
b. Collaborate with other staff in the department and the Division of
Student Life on Division-Wide initiatives.
c. Other reasonably related duties as assigned.
Knowledge & Skill
Qualifications:
● Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in higher education, student personnel, or related discipline required
with experience in student leadership programs and facilitation skills.
- Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication and
interpersonal skills. - Self-motivation and thoroughness are essential qualities for this position.
- This person must be
student-centered and know current best practices in leadership development. - This person must be student-friendly and able to
interact easily with all members of a university community and must be able to articulate a clear and compelling conceptualization of
student involvement, leadership development, and community engagement. - A sensitivity and interest in issues related to diversity and
demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with all levels of the university and division, including those from underrepresented
groups, are required. - Preferred qualifications include: previous familiarity working with and directly advising fraternities and
sororities on a college campus and having membership in a social Greek-letter organization.
located in the Memorial Union which is a very visible and high traffic area. Events and programs occur throughout campus in our many chapter
rooms and fraternity/sorority houses. Work is frequently interrupted and the goals and/or focus of work can change with little prior notice.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position supervises graduate assistants (hiring, work assignment, performance evaluation,
etc.) and one or more undergraduate students.
Work Schedule: Normal University of Maine business hours are Monday through
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Due to the nature of the position, work beyond normal business hours (to include evenings and weekends) will
be routinely necessary to meet the requirements of the position. Generally, the work schedule for this position will be varied and regularly
evenings and/or weekends. The employee shall establish regular office hours and in consultation with the supervisor, and adjust the work
schedule as appropriate.
Position Type: This position is on-going and base budgeted.
Schedule for Evaluation:
In accordance with the UMPSA Agreement.
Appropriate background checks required.
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