Coordinator for Greek Life

OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Involvement, the Coordinator for Greek Life will provide leadership, guidance, and support to the Greek-letter organization at the University. The oversight of Greek Life will include assisting fraternities and sorority in meeting their goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, and adherence to University policies, procedures, and regulations. The Coordinator will provide advisor training, Greek Life advisement, programming and leadership training, as well as policy development.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the 40+ Greek Letter organizations and unaffiliated organizations recognized by the Center for Student Involvement

Oversight and management of the University’s Greek Life standards and regulations, which includes policy development accountability, conduct matters, retention, community service, and scholastic achievement of all Greek-letter organizations. Evaluates and recommends proactive and efficient policies and procedures in line with best practices in the field

Hire, train and supervise two full-time Graduate Coordinators

Serve as the fiscal agent and provide oversight and financial accountability of programming and staffing budget. Oversee the programming and security budgets allotted for the Office of Greek Life and Greek community

Serve as the administrator for the Greek Bill Financial Management System

Meet weekly with the Greek Council President, biweekly with members of the Greek Council Leadership Team, and facilitate weekly Greek Council meetings

Maintain accurate and current records of membership, conduct matters, retention, community service, and scholastic achievement of all Greek-letter organizations

Coordination and oversight of formal and informal Greek Life recruitment/intake processes, including implementing mandated workshops for all prospective members and recruitment chairs

Coordinate and lead Greek Life trainings, Greek advisor trainings, in-services, and workshops, including hazing prevention workshops and National Hazing Prevention Week

Develop resources and services that support the exploration of academic success, leadership, chapter development, peer and group accountability, values congruence, risk management/reduction, membership recruitment, community service initiatives, and health promotion

Serve as University liaison to alumni advisors, regional leadership, and national offices of Greek organizations, maintaining communication regarding chapter status

Coordinate and assist with Greek Week, Greek Organization Fairs, and annual awards banquet

Coordinate annual Greek Leadership Conference

Management of the Greek Life website and social media presence for the community

Maintain a Greek Life master programming calendar and utilization of Orgsync, serving as Greek Life OrgSync umbrella administrator

Oversee the Red Hawk Accreditation system which includes semester evaluations of all Greek organizations

Oversee and provide academic support, for students below the established GPA requirement through the Academic Probation plan, while collaborating with appropriate campus partners

Co-coordinate hiring, training, and supervision of Program Managers with the Coordinator of Student Activities

Act as a student advocate, providing advice and appropriate referrals to students seeking assistance

Collaborate with the Director of Student Conduct and/or University Police on any judicial matter pertaining to Greek Life

Actively collaborate with other campus departments in support of student organizations (Dean of Students, Residence Life, Student Conduct, Center for Leadership and Engagement, etc.)

Serve on University committees as assigned

As a staff member of the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), participate in evening/weekend event coverage and assist in the planning and implementation of University-wide events such as Move-In Day, Red Hawk Frenzy, Ask Me Booths and Homecoming

Be available to fulfill work responsibilities outside of established work hours

Perform other duties as assigned

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:
Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor’s degree supplemented by a Master’s degree in a field related to the position; preferably in Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, Counseling or equivalent

A minimum of two years of professional (post-graduate) experience within Student Affairs (i.e Greek Life, Student Activities, Residence Life, etc.)

Direct involvement and/or working experience with Greek Life

Student-Centered philosophy with a genuine interest and commitment to the success of all students

The ability to build a strong and healthy rapport with students

PREFERRED:
Working knowledge of NIC, NPHC, NALFO, NMGC, NAPA, PROF, CPC/NPC, and local organizations

Membership in a social or professional fraternity/sorority

Professional affiliations within NASPA, AFA and/or ACUI

Academic and/or professional experience with program evaluation and assessment

Experience with and demonstrated competence using social media, student engagement platforms (such as OrgSync), and software (Adobe products and online multimedia tools) to meet the objectives of the position

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

Center for Student Involvement 2

Position Type

Professional – Non-Faculty

Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources’ Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2) , or email talent @montclair.edu .

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.