Department: Student Engagement & Belonging

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Range begins at $42,700 and is commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, some nights and weekends required. Some overnight travel will be required as well.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Story

Are you ready to inspire and empower student leaders, cultivate meaningful traditions, and create a lasting impact within a vibrant university community? We’re seeking a dynamic Coordinator who is passionate about Fraternity and Sorority Life & Leadership Development to join our dedicated team! This role offers the exciting opportunity to shape the future of fraternity and sorority life while fostering transformative leadership experiences at Wichita State University.

As the heart of our Fraternity and Sorority Life community and Leadership Programs, you'll:
• Lead and Advise: Provide guidance and mentorship to an assigned council and its chapters, helping them thrive through innovative programming, strategic planning, and a commitment to excellence.
• Ignite Leadership Potential: Coordinate leadership development initiatives that empower students to unlock their potential, embrace diverse perspectives, and lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world.
• Elevate Student Engagement: Design programs and experiences that challenge, support, and inspire our students to make meaningful contributions to the campus and beyond.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with passionate students, dedicated colleagues, and a university community that values the transformative power of fraternity and sorority life and leadership development. If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a vision for shaping the next generation of leaders, we want to hear from you! Ready to take the next step? Join us in creating unforgettable experiences, lifelong connections, and a legacy of leadership. Together, let’s build a brighter future at Wichita State University.

Job Summary

Develops, implements, and executes programs and services to meet the needs of students. Responsible for programming, recruitment and/or retention of students, training, partners with other University resources, and serves as a resource for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests.

Essential Functions

Plans, coordinates, executes and assesses programs and other related events in conjunction with student organizations, other University departments, and community partners. Plans, coordinates, executes and assesses trainings, in conjunction with student organizations, other University departments, and community partners. May serve as a resource, consultant and liaison to the campus community on student issues. In collaboration with leadership, regularly assesses all programs and services the office provides for effectiveness as well as assist in daily administration. May support the programs by performing responsibilities which may include creating and maintaining databases and websites, monitoring, facilitating, and enforcing compliance with established criteria, guidelines and standards, etc. May provide ongoing monitoring and tracking of program budgets.

Job Duties

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the Coordinator of Organizational Leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering student engagement and leadership development within the University’s Fraternity and Sorority Life community and broader student leadership initiatives. This position serves as a cornerstone in enhancing the vibrancy, inclusivity, and success of our campus organizations by implementing dynamic programs and services that support, challenge, and inspire students to thrive. In addition, the Coordinator will take the lead in designing, delivering, and assessing leadership development programs that equip students with the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to excel as leaders both on campus and in their future endeavors. This includes creating innovative workshops, leadership retreats, and initiatives that address emerging trends in student leadership and engagement.
• Plans, coordinates, executes, and assesses programs and other related initiatives to provide large-scale engagement experiences to students, other University departments, and community partners.
• Advising one of the four Fraternity and Sorority Life Governing Councils and associated Chapters
• Plan and coordinate major FSL programs and campus traditions
• Serve as a resource, consultant, and liaison to the campus community on leadership programming and Fraternity and Sorority Life initiatives.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive mission and vision for leadership development programming
• Develop, promote, plan and execute a comprehensive leadership development programming curriculum.
• Coordinate series of programs and/or workshops for students that emphasize personal and professional development
• Mentor student leaders in areas such as communication, advocacy, conflict resolution, and event management
• Other duties as a assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• One (1) year of experience in student programming or related field. Every 15 hours of graduate college coursework beyond a bachelor's degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience or membership in a national Greek-lettered organization, may include Fraternity and Sorority Life advising and/or national fraternity or sorority headquarters experience either full-time or graduate level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of leadership development theories, trends, best practices, and models.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of assessments, inventories, and evaluations related to leadership development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of and ability to manage complex issues that impact Greek systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the dynamics of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC), the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc. (NAFLO), the National Asian Pacific Islander American Pan-Hellenic Association (NAPA), the National Interfraternity Council (NIC), and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) groups
• Demonstrated skills in advising; providing guidance and support, inspiring others to action and inciting change, performing in an ethical, confidential, and professional manner.
• Strong communication skills communicating effectively in written, electronic, and verbal formats; keeping others informed of news, procedures, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years’ experience in developing, managing, overseeing and advising student organizations or Fraternity and Sorority Life involvement
• Experience with and understanding of the conduct process in relation to student organizations and/or Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to move, transport, and/or deliver items, supplies, or equipment. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.

Additional Physical Requirement:

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to constantly move objects.