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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

: The office is 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.