Fraternity & Sorority Life Coordinator

Colorado School of Mines Office of Student Activities Involvement & Leadership is seeking their next Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator.

As an integral team member of the Office of Student Activities Involvement & Leadership (SAIL), the Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) Coordinator manages and administers programs and services related to the university's student development and retention efforts. The FSL Coordinator fosters growth and development within the Fraternity/Sorority community. Along with the Associate Director of FSL, the Coordinator sets the strategic vision and direction for Fraternity and Sorority programs and makes recommendations on related policies and practices.

Primary Responsibilities

ADVISING

• Advise the Fraternity/Sorority Community consisting of 4 sororities and 8 fraternities (all nationally affiliated) in the areas of risk management, housing and maintenance, social and educational programming, leadership and personal development, and academic success.
• Work with Fraternity/Sorority advisors, organizations, and international headquarters to create and maintain accurate and comprehensive records of Fraternity/Sorority membership, recruitment, retention, and participation on campus including the FSL Pillar Program.
• Ensure chapters and facilities are in compliance with Mines and state policy and requirements; serve as the primary point of contact between chapters, chapter headquarters/advisors, and Mines officials.
• Serve as liaison to Fraternity/Sorority organization advisors, consultants, and alumni boards. Facilitate contact with other colleges or chapter advisors and national or regional headquarters of fraternity and sorority organizations. Communicate on an as needed basis with national and international Fraternity/Sorority Letter organizations that have a presence on campus.
• Oversee Order of Omega supporting their recruitment, FSL Awards Banquet, and attend general meetings.

PROGRAMMING/POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Establish and implement short- and long-term FSL department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; effect changes required for improvement. Revise and implement campus Fraternity and Sorority policies and procedures to address community needs based on current local and/or national trends.
• Develop and provide programming and educational workshops for Fraternity and Sorority chapters including but not limited to bystander intervention, sexual harassment/assault, alcohol and drug use, healthy decision making, mental health, and hazing.
• Consistently assess the climate, needs, and satisfaction of FSL community and programs and work with campus partners to address any necessary changes to these areas.
• Work closely with the Associate Director of FSL, SAIL Director, and Community Standards Office to address community behavior or conduct within or pertaining to FSL.
• Assist with implementation of CSM 350, a leadership class put on by the SAIL office.

HOUSING SUPPORT

• Supervise training and university contact for chapter house managers for four campus owned chapter houses comprised of 88 beds.
• Manage housing assignments, occupancy, check-in / check-outs, key inventory, incident reports, report student of concerns, and manage other campus owned housing and facility needs through StarRez.
• Serve as the liaison between the institution and the privately owned chapter houses to ensure the Student Code of Conduct and other institutional policies that fall under being a recognized student organization are followed.
• Oversee Mines owned lodges in collaboration with the chapters assigned to those spaces to facilitate work order requests, lock shop access, and other operations that may arise from the institution or chapter.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage FSL programming budget in partnership with the Associate Director of FSL related to daily operations and Risk Management budget for the Fraternity/Sorority Community; perform periodic cost and productivity analyses.
• Serve as the primary staff member on call for emergency and crisis situations that pertain to Fraternity/Sorority Life.
• Assist as needed with all Student Life programs, events, and specialty weekends.
• Plan, implement, and assess student development efforts on campus and collaborate on similar efforts within the larger university community and all facets of student life.
• Represent the University to various institutional divisions by serving on university ad hoc committees as well as externally to students and/or the general public/local community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher education
• Two years' experience in a professional setting and/or graduate program within a comprehensive student activity office, leadership program, fraternity/sorority life focus, or related field
• Experience in the development and training of student leaders
• Membership in a fraternal organization
• Demonstrated effective communication skills with supervisor, direct reports and other professional staff; an ability to communicate professionally and consistently with Student Life and Mines leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited four-year institution of higher education in student affairs administration or a related field
• Experience with residence life housing and operating platforms (ex. StarRez)
• Experience working in risk management
• Experience in student supervision and/or advising
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated progressive experience working professionally with fraternities and sororities
• Experience planning and implementing programming in a higher ed setting
• Experience in crisis management, communicate with emergency services as appropriate
• Outstanding administrative, planning, and supervisory skills
• Use of independent judgment and to manage and impart information to a range of clientele
• Knowledge of student development theory and student personnel administration

Salary and Benefits

$57,000 - $60,000

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud to have recently opened an on campus daycare center. For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

Applicants must:

Complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, veteran status)

• Upload a resume or CV
• Upload a cover letter

Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Application review will begin February 21, 2025. Please apply by February 20 at 11:59 p.m. as applications will not be accepted after that date.

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.

Successful Completion of a Background Investigation is Required for this Position.