Coordinator for Fraternity & Sorority Life
Oregon State University
Department: Ctr Fratrn/Sorority Life (MSA)
Appointment Type: Professional Faculty
Job Location: Corvallis
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $38,688 – $65,748
Job Summary:
The Center for Sorority and Fraternity Life in the Office of the Dean of Students is seeking a Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS in the Division of Student Affairs at Oregon State University is dedicated to providing an environment that will enable students to effectively engage in their academic and intellectual work.
The COORDINATOR for FRATERNITY and SORORITY LIFE would have primary responsibility for supporting the functions of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Oregon State University, with a focus on advising two (2) of the governing councils as well as individual fraternities and sororities and other fraternity/sorority registered student organizations (All University Sing or Order of Omega). Fraternity and Sorority Life at OSU is vibrant and requires the support and commitment of a Coordinator to implement new initiatives and continue to grow and develop the fraternity/sorority community to live up to the highest principles and ideals upon which their organizations were founded. As the OSU Fraternity and Sorority Community continues to grow to over 2,700+ students, we recognize the need to continue to support and care for this community of students.
The OSU Fraternity and Sorority Community declared that “United by a common bond, we are a diverse community committed to scholarship, leadership, and service.” The Coordinator would be responsible for supporting the community as it strives to fully realize this potential. The Coordinator would help to enhance strong campus-wide relationships of support for the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life, and would be a contact and a liaison for external constituents to include (but not be limited to): Fraternity and Sorority alumni/alumnae, local and regional boards, and national organizations, Corvallis community organizations, and local police and fire department officials. The Coordinator would partner in supporting the CFSL through education and outreach programs that advance and enhance the OSU Community.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:
Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
50% PROGRAM COORDINATIONOversee assigned program areas within fraternity/sorority life. This may include areas such as leadership development, risk reduction and management, academic achievement programming, officer transition and training planning, among others.Provide advisory support and oversight to two of five recognized fraternity/sorority governing councils.Provide advisory support and oversight to assigned chapters and interest groups.Coordinate annual leadership retreat programming and the Association for Fraternal Leadership & Vales Central ConferenceSupport involvement in Admissions events and coordinate the preparation for summer START (new student orientation) engagementAdvise the Greek Week Committee and support Greek Week EventsParticipate actively in all CFSL team projects, meetings and events.Demonstrate a commitment to working with, supporting, and developing programming for diverse populations
25% OUTREACHSupport council and community-wide recruitment and membership intake initiatives.Support involvement in Admissions events and coordinate the preparation for summer START (new student orientation)engagementServe as lead staff member for assigned council recruitment processes.Compile updates for the annual CFSL Publication provided to incoming students and their families to enhance student recruitment to CFSL supported chapters.Maintain the CFSL website and calendar.
20% ANALYSIS & PROGRAM SUPPORTProvide general office management support and coordinate the maintenance of CFSL related rosters, filing systems and resource materials.Coordinate the reviewing of student organization recognition applications, renewal process, and procedures of student organizations, including responsibility for grade and student status eligibility verification.Prepare and distribute quarterly grade report and community statistics reportsCoordinate group conference travel.
5% OTHERMay guide the work of student employees.Participate in the Division of Student Affairs and Office of the Dean of Students Organizational programs, meetings, committees, and activities.Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Need
• Bachelor’s Degree in education, communication, social sciences, political science, business or related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years professional work experience gaining requisite knowledge, skills and abilities pertaining to the position, specifically related to higher education, student development or leading fraternity/sorority life programs.
• Affiliation with an inter/national fraternal organization.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with governing councils and/or Greek-letter organizations (in particular working with multicultural Greek Letter organizations such as NPHC, NALFO, NMGC, NAPA, etc.).
• Demonstrated commitment to working with, supporting, and developing diverse populations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
• Master’s degree in student affairs, education, public policy or student services.
• Experience with assessment and evaluation of programs and events.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal issues in Higher Education and risk management practices.
• Basic knowledge with event planning, coordination and implementation of program activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development and organizational theories.
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and trainings.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Some evening and weekend commitments.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by September 2, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Scott Etherton
scott.etherton@oregonstate.edu
541.737.8006
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.
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